Water Temperature of the Grand Calumet River in Hammond, IN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Columbia Park; Calumet City, ILStation 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
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Des Plaines River, Rockdale, IL (32.4 mi)
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Weather for Hammond, Indiana
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 17°F
L: 7°F

Wed
H: 21°F
L: 2°F

Thu
H: 16°F
L: 5°F

Fri
H: 17°F
L: 10°F

Sat
H: 23°F
L: 9°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 7:18 PM
Moonset: 2:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:39 AM - 9:09 AM6:48 PM - 9:18 PM
Minor Periods
10:54 AM - 12:24 AM1:36 AM - 3:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Advisory issued January 26 at 8:25PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 8:25 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:30 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 7:45 PM CST Monday the stage was 4.9 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 Tuesday afternoon.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 3:04AM EST until January 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:04 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow and areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch, mainly along and north of the Toll Road. Visibilities may be reduced to one quarter of a mile or less at times, especially across open and rural areas. * WHERE...St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, and La Porte Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 10:05AM EST until January 27 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:05 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow as well as blowing and drifting snow as winds gust to 30 mph at times. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch, with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Eastern St. Joseph IN, Elkhart, Northern La Porte, Southern La Porte, and Western St. Joseph IN Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 10:03AM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:03 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana. * 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 7:18 PM
Moonset: 2:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:39 AM - 9:09 AM6:48 PM - 9:18 PM
Minor Periods
10:54 AM - 12:24 AM1:36 AM - 3:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 8:21 PM
Moonset: 3:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:40 AM - 10:10 AM7:51 PM - 10:21 PM
Minor Periods
11:41 AM - 1:11 PM2:53 AM - 4:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 9:25 PM
Moonset: 4:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:44 AM - 11:14 AM8:55 PM - 11:25 PM
Minor Periods
12:41 AM - 2:11 PM4:06 AM - 5:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 53.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 10:29 PM
Moonset: 5:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:48 AM - 12:18 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:52 PM - 3:22 PM5:07 AM - 6:37 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 11:29 PM
Moonset: 6:27 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:50 AM - 1:20 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:09 PM - 4:39 PM5:57 AM - 7:27 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
