Little Calumet River at South Holland
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cook County, Illinois on the Little Calumet River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 05536290, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
19.5 ft
Moderate Flood
17.5 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Widespread inundation of roadways and structures in the floodplain reaches up to four blocks from the river in South Holland.
22.5 ft
State Street threatened in South Holland. Sibley Boulevard (IL-83) threatened in Dolton and Harvey.
22 ft
Multiple commercial structures threatened along River Oaks Drive (US-6) in Calumet City. Cottage Grove Avenue threatened in South Holland.
21.5 ft
Residential structures threatened off Park Avenue in Calumet City. Multiple commercial structures threatened along Van Dam Road in South Holland.
21 ft
Widespread inundation of roadways and structures in the floodplain reaches up to two blocks from the river between Gouwens Park and Veterans Park, and numerous blocks near Pioneer Park. River Oaks Drive (US-6) threatened in Calumet City. Wabash Avenue threatened in South Holland. Residential parking lots threatened off Park Avenue in Calumet City. Athletic fields threatened at Veterans Park in South Holland.
20.5 ft
I-94 (Bishop Ford Freeway) threatened near US-6 in South Holland. Eisenhower Elementary threatened in South Holland. Commercial structures threatened along Greenwood Avenue in Dolton. A few residential structures threatened along Markham Drive in Harvey. A few residential structures threatened along Kenwood Avenue, Kimbark Avenue, 165th Street, and side streets in South Holland. Commercial parking lots threatened along River Oaks Drive (US-6) in Calumet City.
20 ft
A few commercial structures threatened along Van Dam Road in South Holland. A few residential structures threatened along Robin Lane, Riverview Drive, 159th Place, and Blouin Drive in South Holland.
19.5 ft
Residential structures threatened along South Park Avenue and 158th Street in South Holland. South Park Avenue threatened. 158th Street and Riverview Drive threatened in multiple locations.
19 ft
159th Place, 158th Street, Blouin Drive, Kenwood Avenue, Kimbark Avenue, and numerous side streets threatened in South Holland. Parking lots threatened along South Park Avenue in South Holland.
18.5 ft
A few structures threatened along Riverside Drive in South Holland.
18 ft
Riverview Drive threatened in South Holland.
17 ft
Markham Drive threatened in Harvey. Low-lying portions of Pioneer Park inundated in South Holland.
16 ft
Greenwood Avenue threatened in Dolton.
15.5 ft
Trails threatened at Veterans Park in South Holland. Athletic fields threatened at Gouwens Park in South Holland.
12 ft
South Holland Trail threatened at Gouwens Park in South Holland. Low-lying portions of River Oaks Golf Course are inundated.
9 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks in South Holland, Harvey, and Dolton.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5
Approximate stage of the 1-in-10 annual chance flow (7-day average).
4.5
River nears zero flow.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 1990 | 20.5 ft | 4,150 cfs |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 20.5 ft | 4,150 cfs |
| Jun 13, 1981 | 20.2 ft | 4,070 cfs |
| Jun 13, 1981 | 20.2 ft | 4,070 cfs |
| Sep 13, 2008 | 20.16 ft | 3,930 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SHLI2
River
Little Calumet River
County
Cook, IL
Coordinates
41.6069°N, 87.5978°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Calumet River at South Holland?
The Little Calumet River at South Holland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05536290) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Little Calumet River at South Holland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Calumet River at South Holland is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17.5 feet, and major flooding at 19.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Calumet River rises?
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Where is the Little Calumet River at South Holland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cook County, Illinois at coordinates 41.6069°N, 87.5978°W. USGS site number: 05536290. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. The stages/flows that will occur may be different if future rainfall is different than forecast.