Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Residential structures may be threatened along Parkway Drive and Crestwood Avenue in Munster. 213th Street threatened in Dyer.
16 ft
Dyer Village Hall is threatened. 45th Street and Fran-Lin Parkway threatened in Munster.
15.5 ft
Inundation of numerous roadways and structures occurs near Twin Creek Park and White Oak Park in Munster.
15 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee protecting Franciscan Dyer Hospital. Structures threatened along Royal Dublin Lane in Dyer. Structures may be threatened along 37th Place in Munster. Portions of Stewart Park inundated in Munster.
14.5 ft
A few residential structures threatened near Twin Creek Park and White Oak Park in Munster.
14 ft
Water reaches the top of the levee protecting multiple residences along Park Manor Drive, Berens Street, and Lakewood Drive in Dyer. Parkway Drive and Crestwood Avenue may be threatened in Munster. Main Street (53rd Avenue) threatened in Munster and Dyer.
13.5 ft
Dyer Public Safety Complex threatened. Numerous residential structures threatened near Joliet Street (US-30) in Dyer. Calumet Avenue threatened near Harrison Place in Dyer.
13 ft
Residential structures threatened along Shannon Bridge and near Pheasant Hills Park in Dyer. Residential structures threatened just north of Main Street (53rd Avenue) in Munster. 37th Place may be threatened in Munster. White Oak Avenue threatened in Munster. Portions of Twin Creek Park and White Oak Park inundated in Munster.
12.5 ft
Hart Street threatened in Dyer. Numerous roadways threatened just north of Main Street (53rd Avenue) in Munster.
12 ft
Industrial parking lots threatened off Lincoln Highway in Dyer. Water begins to bypass the main channel toward Pheasant Hills Park pond, inundating multiple roadways.
11.5 ft
Low-lying residential property inundated along Gettler Street in Dyer.
10 ft
Low-lying banks overtopped in Dyer and Munster. Portions of Miller Park inundated in Dyer.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
1.5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2008 | 16.76 ft | 3,110 cfs |
| Aug 24, 2007 | 15.66 ft | 2,650 cfs |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 15.33 ft | 3,010 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hart Ditch at Dyer?
The Hart Ditch at Dyer gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05536179) 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 Hart Ditch at Dyer?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hart Ditch at Dyer is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hart Ditch rises?
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Where is the Hart Ditch at Dyer gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Indiana at coordinates 41.5078°N, 87.5100°W. USGS site number: 05536179. 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.