River stage
Jerome, Wildcat Creek
- River level
- 1.59 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.00 ft
- Recent high
- 12.66 ft
- Recent low
- 1.51 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JRMI3
- 30-day change
- +0.03 ft
- Average
- 2.30 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 18.00 ft
In brief
The Wildcat Creek at Jerome, IN read 1.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.41 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JRMI3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.00 ft | 1913-03-24 |
| 2 | 16.19 ft | 2013-04-19 |
| 3 | 14.35 ft | 2003-07-06 |
| 4 | 13.71 ft | 1990-12-30 |
| 5 | 13.44 ft | 2026-08-13 |
| 6 | 13.43 ft | 1998-06-12 |
| 7 | 13.34 ft | 1980-06-03 |
| 8 | 13.31 ft | 1992-07-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
Howard CR 174 S located just west of Jerome Bridge on CR 1030 E begins to flood.
- 9.00 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.
- 12.00 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.
- 14.00 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.
- 16.00 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.
- 18.00 ft
Record flooding. Residential flooding possible. Local roads are extensively flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wildcat Creek flooding at Jerome?
No. The Wildcat Creek at Jerome is at 1.59 ft, 4.41 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Jerome?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 9 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 16 ft.
What is the highest the Wildcat Creek has been at Jerome?
The highest crest on record is 18.0 ft, on 1913-03-24.
Is the Wildcat Creek high or low right now at Jerome?
At 1.59 ft it is higher than 19% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JRMI3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03333450). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.