RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH FORK WILDCAT CREEK
South Fork Wildcat Creek near Lafayette
Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Water level2.76 ft
Flow129 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16.8 ft
Record flood in progress. Local roads flooded by as much as a foot or more of water. Residential areas likely affected.
- 15 ft
Major flooding likely in progress. Local roads flooded and possibly some residential areas.
- 13 ft
Significant flood in progress. At least a few local roads likely flooding. Flood waters may be affecting residential areas.
- 10 ft
Creek at flood stage. Water over banks and affecting agricultural land and low residential areas.
- 8 ft
Creek approaching bankfull level.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1943 | 16.8 ft | 17,900 cfs |
| May 1, 1983 | 15.68 ft | 15,100 cfs |
| May 25, 1989 | 15.36 ft | 14,400 cfs |
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