Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Record flooding. Residential flooding possible. Local roads are extensively flooded.
16 ft
Major flooding along Wildcat Creek in the Jerome and SR 213 area. Possibly some residential flooding. Most local roads near the creek are flooded.
14 ft
Significant flooding in progress along this portion of Wildcat Creek. Only two floods since 1961...July 2003 and April 2013...crested above this level. Flood affects most roads near Wildcat Creek and the canoe launch near SR 213.
12 ft
Extensive flooding of Wildcat Creek in Jerome area. CR 1050 E just south of Jerome begins to flood. Extensive flooding of canoe launch site and park near SR 213.
9 ft
Flooding in progress along Wildcat Creek in eastern Howard County. Water possibly two feet deep on CR 174 S just west of Jerome Bridge on CR 1030 E. Canoe area at SR 213 and nearby park flooded.
7 ft
Howard CR 174 S located just west of Jerome Bridge on CR 1030 E begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 1913 | 18 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2013 | 16.19 ft | 9,580 cfs |
| Jul 5, 2003 | 14.35 ft | 7,160 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
JRMI3
River
Wildcat Creek (IN)
County
Howard, IN
Coordinates
40.4414°N, 85.9189°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wildcat Creek (IN) near Jerome?
The Wildcat Creek (IN) near Jerome gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03333450) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Wildcat Creek (IN) near Jerome?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wildcat Creek (IN) near Jerome is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wildcat Creek (IN) rises?
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Where is the Wildcat Creek (IN) near Jerome gauge located?
The gauge is located in Howard County, Indiana at coordinates 40.4414°N, 85.9189°W. USGS site number: 03333450. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.