Major Flood
15.5 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
14.5 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
I-90 threatened near 141st Street in Hammond.
16 ft
Numerous residences threatened near East Chicago Central High School.
15 ft
Without flood protection, numerous roadways and structures are threatened near Lake George and Wolf Lake in Hammond and Whiting. Indianapolis Boulevard threatened near McShane Avenue in East Chicago. Gary Airport service road threatened.
14.5 ft
Without flood protection, park land and athletic fields are inundated near Wolf Lake and Lake George in Hammond and Whiting.
14 ft
Without flood protection, US-41 (Calumet Avenue) is threatened at 129 Street and at I-90 in Hammond.
13 ft
Without flood protection, water begins to move through the Lake George Canal into Lake George and Wolf Lake in Hammond and Whiting.
12 ft
Low-lying sections of Goodman Park threatened in East Chicago.
11.5 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks along Grand Calumet River at the confluence with the Indiana Harbor Canal.
11 ft
Water overtops low-lying banks along the Indiana Harbor Canal and the Lake George Canal in Hammond and East Chicago.
9 ft
Water begins to flow toward the Calumet River through the Indiana Harbor Canal and the Grand Calumet River.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2020 | 14.35 ft | — |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 14.28 ft | — |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 14.25 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
IHCI3
River
Indiana Harbor Canal
County
Lake, IN
Coordinates
41.6492°N, 87.4686°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Indiana Harbor Canal at East Chicago (Lake Michigan outlet)?
The Indiana Harbor Canal at East Chicago (Lake Michigan outlet) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 04092750) 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 Indiana Harbor Canal at East Chicago (Lake Michigan outlet)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Indiana Harbor Canal at East Chicago (Lake Michigan outlet) is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14.5 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Indiana Harbor Canal rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Indiana Harbor Canal at East Chicago (Lake Michigan outlet) 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 Indiana Harbor Canal at East Chicago (Lake Michigan outlet) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Indiana at coordinates 41.6492°N, 87.4686°W. USGS site number: 04092750. 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