East Arm Little Calumet River at Porter
Indiana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Porter County, Indiana on the East Arm Little Calumet River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 04094000, 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
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Structures may be threatened along Wagner Road. US-20 may be threatened. Meadowbrook Road may be threatened at Westport Road. Ackerman Street may be threatened at Hawthorne Park.
15.5 ft
League Lane is threatened.
14 ft
I-90 is threatened. Calumet Road threatened in Chesterton.
13 ft
Waverly Road is threatened.
12 ft
Structures threatened at Dietrich Environmental Control Facility in Porter. Multiple structures threatened on Lake Vista Court. Wagner Road threatened north of the river. Indian Boundary Road and Brummitt Road may be threatened east of Chesterton.
11 ft
Mineral Springs Road is threatened. Brickyard Trail inundated near Field Station School in Indiana Dunes National Park. Low-lying parking lots threatend at St. Patrick Elementary School in Chesterton.
10.5 ft
A few structures may be threatened on Lake Vista Court. Riverside Drive and Westport Road threatened near IN-149. Low-lying property at Dietrich Environmental Control Facility threatened in Porter.
8.5 ft
Howe Road threatened south of the river in Indiana Dunes National Park northwest of Porter.
7 ft
Wetland and forest land inundated along the river in Porter and Chesterton.
5.5 ft
Little Calumet Trail inundated at Indiana Dunes National Park.
5 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks in Porter and Chesterton.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2008 | 11.3 ft | 5,320 cfs |
| Sep 14, 2008 | 11.3 ft | 5,320 cfs |
| Oct 9, 1954 | 10.96 ft | 3,110 cfs |
| Oct 9, 1954 | 10.96 ft | 3,110 cfs |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 10.6 ft | 3,090 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PRTI3
River
East Arm Little Calumet River
County
Porter, IN
Coordinates
41.6222°N, 87.0874°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Arm Little Calumet River at Porter?
The East Arm Little Calumet River at Porter gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04094000) 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 East Arm Little Calumet River at Porter?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Arm Little Calumet River at Porter is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when East Arm Little Calumet River rises?
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Where is the East Arm Little Calumet River at Porter gauge located?
The gauge is located in Porter County, Indiana at coordinates 41.6222°N, 87.0874°W. USGS site number: 04094000. 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