Wildcat Creek near Lafayette, IN
Is Wildcat Creek near Lafayette, IN flooding right now?
Wildcat Creek near Lafayette, IN measured 2.83 ft on 2026-11-11 15:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.2 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.83 ft
Streamflow
128 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 19.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.4 ft on Fri, Mar 28, 1913.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 19.5 ft | 16.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 25.4 ft | 1913-03-28 |
| 23.64 ft | 2003-07-07 |
| 22.91 ft | 2013-04-20 |
| 21.52 ft | 1958-06-10 |
| 20.7 ft | 1989-05-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Wildcat Creek near Lafayette, IN | 3.6 mi | Tippecanoe County |
| Wabash River at Lafayette, IN | 3.8 mi | Tippecanoe County |
| Elliott Ditch near Elston, IN | 6.4 mi | Tippecanoe County |
| Wildcat Creek at Owasco, IN | 10.3 mi | Carroll County |
| Little Wea Creek at South Raub, IN | 10.8 mi | Tippecanoe County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.