Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
Residences threatened along Roosevelt Street in Hammond.
13 ft
Industrial structures threatened near Hohman Avenue and Hoffman Street in Hammond.
12 ft
Columbia Avenue threatened in Hammond.
11 ft
Calumet Avenue threatened north of the river in Hammond. Industrial parking lots threatened near Hohman Avenue and Hoffman Street in Hammond.
10 ft
Roosevelt Street threatened at Birch Avenue in Hammond.
9.5 ft
Sanitary District of Hammond property threatened.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2020 | 9.32 ft | 288 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HGCI3
River
Grand Calumet River
County
Lake, IN
Coordinates
41.6186°N, 87.4998°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Grand Calumet River above Hammond (Columbia Ave)?
The Grand Calumet River above Hammond (Columbia Ave) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05536356) 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 Grand Calumet River above Hammond (Columbia Ave)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Grand Calumet River above Hammond (Columbia Ave) is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Grand Calumet River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Grand Calumet River above Hammond (Columbia Ave) to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Grand Calumet River above Hammond (Columbia Ave) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Indiana at coordinates 41.6186°N, 87.4998°W. USGS site number: 05536356. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey