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 Warning issued April 6 at 10:24AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Des Plaines, River Forest, Riverside...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. This approaches the flood of record. * 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 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:45 AM CDT Monday was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet early Wednesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 10.5 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 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 Warning issued April 6 at 8:29PM CDT until April 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until Monday, April 13. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.4 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Monday, April 13. - Flood stage is 10.5 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 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 Tuesday afternoon.

Flood Watch issued April 6 at 10:24AM CDT until April 10 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. ...The Flood Watch is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Northern Cook and Lake IL zones. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater, Montgomery, Dayton...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 Tuesday afternoon to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached early tomorrow afternoon. - 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 late tonight.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 8:23PM CDT until April 10 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 8:23 PM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 2:30 PM

...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor 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 Tuesday afternoon to early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday afternoon to a crest of 13.1 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Friday morning. - 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 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 Tuesday afternoon.

Flood Warning issued April 6 at 10:24AM CDT until April 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 6, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Tue April 7, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Porter and Jasper Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Lake IN and Newton Counties. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire, Des Plaines, River Forest, Riverside...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from US-421 south of La Crosse downstream to IN-49 south of Kouts, including the Dunns Bridge gauge. * WHEN...Until early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened near IN-49 and the river. Backwater on a drainage canal threatens 1200 South Road east of IN-49. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 11.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Monday was 11.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet early Wednesday morning. It is forecast to fall below flood stage Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 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 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.