Little Calumet River at Burr Street at Gary water level

Name: Little Calumet River at Burr Street at Gary water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Little Calumet River, Indiana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.30ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 04:15 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Water temperature: 57 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Little Calumet River at Burr Street at Gary is at 4.30 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.70 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.17 ft and 4.52 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 57 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.50 ftSeptember 14, 2008

Floating and fishing near Little Calumet River at Burr Street at Gary

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 6.70 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

18.00 ft: Water reaches the top of the levees north of the river in Gary.
17.50 ft: Water reaches the top of the levees south of the river in Griffith and Gary.
16.00 ft: Evacuations may begin near the river in Gary and Griffith.
14.50 ft: Georgia Street may be closed at the levee in Gary to install temporary flood protection.
13.50 ft: Broadway (IN-53) may be closed at the levee in Gary to install temporary flood protection.
13.00 ft: Harrison/Jefferson Street may be closed at the levee in Gary to install temporary flood protection.
12.00 ft: Grant Street may be closed at the levee in Gary to install temporary flood protection.
6.50 ft: Water overflows low-lying river banks outside of the levee-protected area in Gary.
4.30 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.50 ft	September 14, 2008
2	11.66 ft	February 22, 2018
3	10.65 ft	May 19, 2020
4	10.64 ft	May 2, 2019
5	10.34 ft	June 11, 2011
6	10.28 ft	April 19, 2013
7	10.27 ft	September 29, 2019
8	9.28 ft	May 1, 2020
9	9.16 ft	June 17, 2015

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 68° 39° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 69° 43° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 72° 54° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 73° 57° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 74° 58° – Wind 7 mph

26 Mon 69° 55° – Wind 10 mph

27 Tue 58° 54° 0.05 in Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:09 AM Sunset 06:01 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Little Calumet River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Calumet River at Grant St at GaryRiver gauge, Little Calumet River	5.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	2.4 mi
Little Calumet River near Lake StationRiver gauge, Little Calumet River	3.00 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	5.4 mi
Little Calumet River at PorterRiver gauge, Little Calumet River	3.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	17 mi
Little Calumet River near HammondRiver gauge, Little Calumet River	6.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	3.8 mi
Little Calumet River at HighlandRiver gauge, Little Calumet River	8.08 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	3.1 mi
Little Calumet River at Northcote Av at MunsterRiver gauge, Little Calumet River	9.94 ft	Below flood stage	±0	4.4 mi
Little Calumet River at MunsterRiver gauge, Little Calumet River	5.41 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	6 mi
Little Calumet River at South HollandRiver gauge, Little Calumet River	5.37 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	11 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Grand Calumet River at Industrial Highway at GaryRiver gauge, Grand Calumet River	415 cfs	Normal	+19.0 cfs	3.3 mi
Hart Ditch at MunsterCanal gauge, Hart Ditch	0.75 ft	Below flood stage	±0	4.1 mi
Turkey Creek at Joliet St at ScherervilleRiver gauge, Turkey Creek	3.71 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	5.0 mi
Turkey Creek at 61st Av at MerrillvilleRiver gauge, Turkey Creek	5.51 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	5.5 mi
Deep River near LiverpoolRiver gauge, Deep River	5.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	5.7 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Little Calumet River at Burr Street at Gary?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 6.70 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Little Calumet River at Burr Street at Gary today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 04:15 AM CDT, the water level was 4.30 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Calumet River at Burr Street at Gary rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.19 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little Calumet River at Burr Street at Gary normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Calumet River at Burr Street at Gary?

The highest level on record is 14.50 ft on September 14, 2008.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:413339087223001 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.56059, -87.40198 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	4.30 ft	2026-10-21 09:15	Provisional
Water temperature	57 °F	2026-10-21 09:15	Provisional

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