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SwedenLittle Calumet River at Grant St at Gary water level
River gauge, Little Calumet River, Indiana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The Little Calumet River at Grant St at Gary is at 5.91 ft, in the normal range.
It is 5.09 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 5.91 ft and 6.12 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 16.00 ftSeptember 14, 2008
Floating and fishing near Little Calumet River at Grant St at Gary
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 5.09 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
- Water reaches the top of the levees near the river in Gary.
- 13.50 ft
- Grant Street may be closed at the levee in Gary to install temporary flood protection.
- 12.50 ft
- Chase Street and 35th Avenue may be closed at the levee in Gary to install temporary flood protection.
- 11.50 ft
- Chase Street threatened south of the river in Gary.
- 7.50 ft
- Water overflows low-lying river banks outside of the levee-protected area in Gary.
- 5.91 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.00 ft | September 14, 2008 |
| 2 | 12.20 ft | May 3, 2019 |
| 3 | 11.91 ft | May 19, 2020 |
| 4 | 11.05 ft | October 1, 2019 |
| 5 | 10.21 ft | May 2, 2020 |
| 6 | 9.84 ft | January 14, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Little Calumet River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Calumet River near Lake StationRiver gauge, Little Calumet River | 3.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 2.9 mi |
| Little Calumet River at PorterRiver gauge, Little Calumet River | 3.49 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Little Calumet River near HammondRiver gauge, Little Calumet River | 6.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 6.1 mi |
| Little Calumet River at HighlandRiver gauge, Little Calumet River | 8.04 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Little Calumet River at Northcote Av at MunsterRiver gauge, Little Calumet River | 9.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 7 mi |
| Little Calumet River at MunsterRiver gauge, Little Calumet River | 5.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 9 mi |
| Little Calumet River at South HollandRiver gauge, Little Calumet River | 5.40 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 13 mi |
| Little Calumet River at Burr Street at GaryRiver gauge, Little Calumet River | 4.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 2.4 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep River near LiverpoolRiver gauge, Deep River | 5.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Grand Calumet River at Industrial Highway at GaryRiver gauge, Grand Calumet River | 392 cfs | Low | −7.0 cfs | 3.5 mi |
| Turkey Creek at 61st Av at MerrillvilleRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 5.58 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Deep River at Lake George Outlet at HobartRiver gauge, Deep River | 4.53 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Hart Ditch at MunsterCanal gauge, Hart Ditch | 0.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 6 mi |
| Turkey Creek at Joliet St at ScherervilleRiver gauge, Turkey Creek | 3.69 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 6 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Little Calumet River at Grant St at Gary?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 5.09 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 Grant St at Gary today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:15 AM CDT, the water level was 5.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Calumet River at Grant St at Gary rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little Calumet River at Grant St 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 Grant St at Gary?
The highest level on record is 16.00 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:04093176(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.56611, -87.35583(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 | 5.91 ft | 2026-10-20 14:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Calumet River at Grant St at Gary (usgs:04093176). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/indiana/little-calumet-river-at-grant-st-at-gary
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