Is the Little Calumet River flooding?
The Little Calumet River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Illinois. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Little Calumet River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Illinois river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Little Calumet River at South Holland, IL. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.50 ft on 28 November 1990, carrying 4,150 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1947 (79 annual peaks). It is currently at 8.54 ft, 12.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Calumet River at South Holland, IL | No flooding | 8.54 ft | 16 ft | |
| Little Calumet River at Calumet Park, IL | No current data | — | — | — |