Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 10:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:46 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River...including Shelby...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Water overflows low-lying river banks along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. Water begins to be diverted through the Blackberry Marsh Spillway to reduce flood impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early Sunday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 1:30PM CDT until April 16 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 1:30 PM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton and Porter. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through this evening. Elevated soil moisture due to recent rainfall is expected to increase the susceptibility to flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch for flash flooding means rapid-onset flooding is possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Flash flooding is a dangerous situation. Persons with interests along area rivers, creeks, and other waterways should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 12:24AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:24 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 6:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Central Cook and Northern Cook zones. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL zone. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Northern Cook zones. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Lincolnshire, Des Plaines...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge. * WHEN...From early this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened at Methodist Campground in Des Plaines. Forest preserve roadways are threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...Due to recent and forecast rain, the river is rising and may exceed flood stage by tomorrow. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening.

Flood Watch issued April 15 at 12:24AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 12:24 AM
Expires: Wed April 15, 2026, 6:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Central Cook and Northern Cook zones. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL zone. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Northern Cook zones. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Lincolnshire, Des Plaines...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Forecast...Due to recent and forecast rain, the river is rising and may exceed flood stage by tomorrow. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening.

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 10:32AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed April 15, 2026, 10:32 AM
Expires: Thu April 16, 2026, 4:45 AM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. For the Des Plaines River...including Lincolnshire, Des Plaines, River Forest, Riverside...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...From this evening 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 9:45 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening and approach flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.1 feet on 09/14/2019. - 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 on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.