Station Name: GRAND CALUMET RIVER AT COLUMBIA AV AT HAMMOND, IN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 597 feet

Nearest Address:
5225 Columbia Ave
Hammond, IN 46320
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 41.6186111, -87.4998333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued January 27 at 2:31PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:31 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 4.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon.Wednesday afternoon.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 3:12PM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:12 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From midnight EST /11 PM CST/ tonight to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills of zero to 10 below zero are expected into this evening, 15 to locally as much as 20 below zero overnight into Wednesday morning.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 2:52AM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:52 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.