Water Temperature of the Little Calumet River in Gary, IN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 10:15 AM CDT
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Lke Etta County ParkStation Name: Gary - Burr St
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 604 feet
Nearest Address:
3199 Gerry St
Gary, IN 46406
Lake County
GPS Coordinates: 41.5608, -87.4053
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Weather for Gary, Indiana
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 61°F
L: 33°F

Tue
H: 69°F
L: 44°F

Wed
H: 61°F
L: 52°F

Thu
H: 70°F
L: 58°F

Fri
H: 67°F
L: 56°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 100 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 3:58 PM
Moonset: 12:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:17 AM - 5:47 AM3:28 PM - 5:58 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:19 AM - 8:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:15PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:15 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected, with the coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:34AM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:34 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected, with the coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 9:15PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:15 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation in the near west suburbs. Temperatures as low as 35 with patchy frost in Chicago. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:16PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:16 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Big Bend Road threatened in Des Plaines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Forecast...The river appears to be close to cresting. It is expected to begin falling by tomorrow afternoon, but will remain above flood stage through much of the week. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:16PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:16 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened along IL-22 (Half-Day Road) just east of the river. Multiple structures threatened near and west of US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. Deerfield Road threatened near the river. Multiple trails inundated in Half-Day Forest Preserve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river appears close to cresting. It is expected to remain near 15.1 to 15.2 feet through the next 24 hours before gradually falling thereafter. It is expected to remain above flood stage through the week. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 3:58 PM
Moonset: 12:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:17 AM - 5:47 AM3:28 PM - 5:58 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:19 AM - 8:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 5:03 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:22 AM - 6:52 AM4:33 PM - 7:03 PM
Minor Periods
8:20 AM - 9:50 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 27.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 6:05 PM
Moonset: 1:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:26 AM - 7:56 AM5:35 PM - 8:05 PM
Minor Periods
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM12:43 AM - 2:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 7:03 PM
Moonset: 2:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:26 AM - 8:56 AM6:33 PM - 9:03 PM
Minor Periods
10:45 AM - 12:15 AM1:32 AM - 3:02 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 7:55 PM
Moonset: 2:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:21 AM - 9:51 AM7:25 PM - 9:55 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 1:30 PM2:09 AM - 3:39 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
