Little Calumet River at Munster, IN
Is Little Calumet River at Munster, IN flooding right now?
Little Calumet River at Munster, IN measured 5.33 ft on 2026-11-11 16:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.33 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.29 ft on Sun, Sep 14, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11.5 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 11.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.29 ft | 2008-09-14 |
| 17.03 ft | 1990-11-28 |
| 16.4 ft | 1981-06-14 |
| 16.36 ft | 2018-02-21 |
| 16.2 ft | 1996-07-19 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Calumet River at Northcote Av at Munster, IN | 2.0 mi | Lake County |
| Little Calumet River near Hammond, IN | 2.5 mi | Lake County |
| Grand Calumet River at Columbia Av at Hammond, IN | 3.1 mi | Lake County |
| Little Calumet River at Highland, IN | 3.2 mi | Lake County |
| Grand Calumet River at Hohman Av at Hammond, IN | 3.2 mi | Lake County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.