Little Calumet River At Porter, Ind. Realtime Data
LITTLE CALUMET RIVER AT PORTER, IND.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
110
Discharge (cfs)
4.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 110 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.35 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 97 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries and is affected by several dams, including the Burns Waterway and the Indiana Dunes State Park Dam. Seasonal trends show that the river has higher flow rates in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, and lower flow rates in the summer and fall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the Little Calumet River include the presence of several endangered species, including the Indiana bat and the eastern sand darter, which rely on the river for habitat. Additionally, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking.
October 2, 2026
| Elevation | 617.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| DCP battery voltage, V | 12.0 volts |
| Gage height, ft | 4.35 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 110.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, degC | 1.4 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 229% |
| Year Over Year Average | 48 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 2,860 cfs |
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