Major Flood
17 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 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Water reaches the top of the levees near the river in Munster and Hammond.
19.5 ft
Without flood protection, widespread inundation of roadways and structures in the floodplain reaches up to 5 blocks from the river in Hammond and Munster.
19 ft
Water reaches isolated low spots in the levee in western sections of Hammond and Munster.
18.5 ft
Evacuations may begin near the river in Hammond and Munster. Without flood protection, I-80 is threatened at Calumet Avenue in Hammond.
17.5 ft
Residences threatened north of the river between Hohman Avenue and Lyman Avenue in Hammond. Water reaches the top of the levee in Calumet City and Lansing. Calumet Avenue may be closed at the levee in Hammond and Munster to install temporary flood protection. Hohman Avenue is threatened north of the river in Hammond.
16.5 ft
Without flood protection, widespread inundation of roadways and structures reaches up to 5 blocks from the river in Calumet City and Lansing.
15.5 ft
Columbia Avenue may be closed at the levee in Hammond and Munster to install temporary flood protection.
12.5 ft
Most areas outside of the levee-protected area are inundated in Hammond and Munster.
10 ft
Water overflows low-lying river banks outside of the levee-protected area in Hammond and Munster.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5.0
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 | 17.29 ft | — |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 17.03 ft | — |
| Jun 13, 1981 | 16.4 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LCMI3
River
Little Calumet River
County
Lake, IN
Coordinates
41.5775°N, 87.5222°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Calumet River at Munster?
The Little Calumet River at Munster gauge is maintained by USGS (site 05536195) 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 Munster?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Calumet River at Munster is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Calumet River rises?
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Where is the Little Calumet River at Munster gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lake County, Indiana at coordinates 41.5775°N, 87.5222°W. USGS site number: 05536195. 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.