RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE CALUMET RIVER
Little Calumet River at Hammond (Indianapolis Boulevard)
Lake County, Indiana
Water level6.17 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19.5 ft
Water reaches the top of the levees near the river in Hammond and Highland.
- 17.5 ft
Evacuations may begin near the river in Hammond and Highland.
- 17 ft
Norfolk Southern Railroad may be closed at the levee in Hammond and Highland to install temporary flood protection.
- 8 ft
Water overflows low-lying river banks outside of the levee-protected area in Hammond and Highland.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2008 | 15.5 ft | — |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 14.58 ft | — |
| May 16, 2020 | 13.15 ft | — |
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