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SwedenBurns Ditch at Ushwy 20 at Lake Station water level
River gauge, Burns Ditch, Indiana, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Burns Ditch at Ushwy 20 at Lake Station at 7.28 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is on the way up, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6.54 ft – 9.01 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage-Burns Waterway at PortageCanal gauge, Portage-Burns Waterway | 5.00 ft | Normal | +0.18 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Deep River near LiverpoolRiver gauge, Deep River | 5.63 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Little Calumet River near Lake StationRiver gauge, Little Calumet River | 3.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Deep River at Lake George Outlet at HobartRiver gauge, Deep River | 4.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Little Calumet River at PorterRiver gauge, Little Calumet River | 3.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 7 mi |
| Little Calumet River at Grant St at GaryRiver gauge, Little Calumet River | 5.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 7 mi |
| Turkey Creek at 61st Av at MerrillvilleRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 5.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 8 mi |
| Grand Calumet River at Industrial Highway at GaryRiver gauge, Grand Calumet River | 418 cfs | Low | −33.0 cfs | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Burns Ditch at Ushwy 20 at Lake Station today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:15 PM CDT, the water level was 7.28 ft. Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Burns Ditch at Ushwy 20 at Lake Station rising or falling?
Up 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Burns Ditch at Ushwy 20 at Lake Station normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:04093503(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.59383, -87.22050(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 | 7.28 ft | 2026-10-20 21:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Burns Ditch at Ushwy 20 at Lake Station (usgs:04093503). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/burns-ditch-at-ushwy-20-at-lake-station
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer