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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 2:57PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:57 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 TO 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From midnight CST tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 7:57PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:57 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 2:57PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:57 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 7:57PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:57 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 5:47PM CST until January 26 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:47 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow will increase in intensity this evening, falling heavily at times, especially after 9 pm. Snowfall rates of an inch or more per hour are expected with additional accumulations ranging from 3 to 6 inches north of Route 30 to an inch or two near the Kankakee River. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Heavy snow will result in snow covered roads making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Law enforcement officials report road conditions are extremely hazardous and they are asking people to avoid unnecessary travel this evening over northern Porter County.

Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways.

Flood Advisory issued January 25 at 9:35AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:35 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:00 AM

...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 some roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CST Sunday 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 late tonight.

Flood Advisory issued January 25 at 7:25PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:25 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:30 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 6:45 PM CST Sunday the stage was 5.2 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 Monday afternoon.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 6:17PM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:17 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...A portion of northern Indiana. * WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Monday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 2:31PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:31 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts possible due to stronger lake effect snow bands. Most of the additional snow accumulation will be in association with lake effect snow showers tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte County. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible for a time late this evening into Monday morning due to heavy lake effect snow showers.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 2:31PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:31 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Most of the additional snow accumulation will be in association with lake effect snow showers tonight into Monday morning. * WHERE...Southern La Porte County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates in excess of an inch per hour are possible with lake effect snow showers late this evening into the early overnight hours.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 9:50PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:50 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In Indiana, Northern La Porte County. In Michigan, Northern Berrien and Southern Berrien Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 9:50PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Northern Indiana

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:50 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Southern La Porte County. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 5:47PM CST until January 25 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:47 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations an inch or two. * WHERE...Benton, Jasper, and Newton Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads will be snow covered and travel hazardous.

Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways.