Major Flood
16 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Water reaches the top of the levees north of the river in Gary.
17.5 ft
Water reaches the top of the levees south of the river in Griffith and Gary.
16 ft
Evacuations may begin near the river in Gary and Griffith.
14.5 ft
Georgia Street may be closed at the levee in Gary to install temporary flood protection.
13.5 ft
Broadway (IN-53) may be closed at the levee in Gary to install temporary flood protection.
13 ft
Harrison/Jefferson Street may be closed at the levee in Gary to install temporary flood protection.
12 ft
Grant Street may be closed at the levee in Gary to install temporary flood protection.
6.5 ft
Water overflows low-lying river banks outside of the levee-protected area in Gary.
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 13, 2008 | 14.5 ft | — |
| Feb 21, 2018 | 11.66 ft | — |
| May 18, 2020 | 10.65 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GBSI3
River
Little Calumet River
County
Lake, IN
Coordinates
41.5606°N, 87.4019°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Calumet River at Gary (Burr Street)?
The Little Calumet River at Gary (Burr Street) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 413339087223001) 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 Gary (Burr Street)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Calumet River at Gary (Burr Street) is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Calumet River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Calumet River at Gary (Burr Street) 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 Little Calumet River at Gary (Burr Street) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Indiana at coordinates 41.5606°N, 87.4019°W. USGS site number: 413339087223001. 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