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RIVER GAUGE · LAKE MICHIGAN

Lake Michigan at Calumet Harbor

Cook County, Illinois

Water level1.97 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action4 ft
Minor flood5 ft
Moderate flood6 ft
Major flood7 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Aug 10, 20206.07 ft—
Apr 28, 20206.01 ft—
Jun 2, 20205.97 ft—

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