Little Calumet River Flow Today
As of October 23, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Little Calumet River is flowing at 55 cfs at Porter, IN — 96% of normal for the date. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 13 to 55 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Little Calumet River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Porter, the Little Calumet River is running 55 cfs — 96% of normal. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 84% of normal).
How the Little Calumet River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Porter617 ft 55 cfs96%
- South Holland596 ft 49 cfs84%
- Munster591 ft 13 cfs70%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Little Calumet River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (84%).
Little Calumet River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Calumet River At Porter IN
Oct 23, 3:45 AM · USGS 04094000 |
55 cfs | 96% | -1% | 3.46 ft | · | 617 ft |
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Little Calumet River At South Holland IL
Oct 23, 1:45 AM · USGS 05536290 |
49 cfs | 84% | +2% | 5.37 ft | 11.1 ft below | 596 ft |
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Little Calumet River At Munster IN
Oct 23, 4:00 AM · USGS 05536195 |
13 cfs | 70% | -7% | 5.34 ft | 6.7 ft below | 591 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Little Calumet River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Calumet River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Little Calumet River
The Little Calumet River is a 44.1-mile-long river located in northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana, and it flows into Lake Michigan. The river was originally used by Native Americans for transportation and fishing, and later by European settlers for logging and transportation. The river's hydrology has been altered by the construction of several reservoirs and dams, including the Thorn Creek Dam and the Oakwood Dunes Dam. These dams were built to control flooding and provide a source of drinking water for nearby communities. The Little Calumet River also has several recreational uses, including fishing, boating, and hiking, and is home to several species of fish and wildlife. The river is also used for agricultural purposes, including the irrigation of crops and grazing of livestock.
Fishing near the Little Calumet River
About the Little Calumet River
How is the Little Calumet River flowing right now?
As of October 23, 2026, the Little Calumet River is flowing at 55 cfs at Porter, IN, about 96% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 13 to 55 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Calumet River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Calumet River is at 84% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Little Calumet River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for South Holland (16.5 ft), Munster (12.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.