Major Flood
20 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Water reaches the top of the levees in Hammond and Gary.
20.5 ft
Water reaches the top of the levees in Highland and Griffith.
17 ft
Without flood protection, I-80 is threatened at Kennedy Avenue in Gary.
16.5 ft
Cline Avenue (IN-912) may be closed at the levee in Hammond, Highland, and Gary to install temporary flood protection.
16 ft
Kennedy Avenue may be closed at the levee in Hammond and Highland to install temporary flood protection.
10 ft
Water overflows low-lying river banks outside of the levee-protected area in Hammond, Highland, Griffith, and 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 | 17.5 ft | — |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 15.39 ft | — |
| May 17, 2020 | 14.17 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HGLI3
River
Little Calumet River
County
Lake, IN
Coordinates
41.5696°N, 87.4609°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Calumet River at Highland (Kennedy Avenue)?
The Little Calumet River at Highland (Kennedy Avenue) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05536165) 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 Highland (Kennedy Avenue)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Calumet River at Highland (Kennedy Avenue) is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 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 Highland (Kennedy Avenue) 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 Highland (Kennedy Avenue) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Indiana at coordinates 41.5696°N, 87.4609°W. USGS site number: 05536165. 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