2026-05-07T08:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures of 22 to 28 degrees, coldest in low lying areas on the plains. * WHERE...All of the plains and I-25 Corridor in northeast and east central Colorado. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
LITTLE CALUMET RIVER
Last Updated: May 6, 2026
Total streamflow across the
Little Calumet River
was last observed at
594
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,177
acre-ft of water today; about 223%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
267 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2026-04-05 when daily discharge volume was observed at
2,307 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Little Calumet River At South Holland
reporting a streamflow rate of 233 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Little Calumet River, with a gauge stage of
6.92 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Little Calumet River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 617 ft, the
Little Calumet River At Porter.
Get the latest River Levels, Streamflow, and Hydrology for in River flows across 3 streamgages of the Little Calumet River
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Details
| Last Updated | 2026-05-05 |
| Discharge Volume | 1,177 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
593.6 cfs
Past 24 Hours: +418.8 cfs (+239.59%) |
| Percent of Normal | 222.74% |
| Maximum |
2,307.0 cfs
2026-04-05 |
| Seasonal Avg | cfs |
River Streamflow Levels
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Little Calumet River At Porter
USGS 04094000 |
68 cfs | 3.69 ft | 9.87 | |||||
|
Little Calumet River At South Holland
USGS 05536290 |
233 cfs | 6.92 ft | 295.54 | |||||
|
Little Calumet River At Munster
USGS 05536195 |
52 cfs | 6.19 ft | 142.14 |
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile
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.
Kinney Lake State Wildlife Area
Kinney Lake SWA
Hugo SWA Ponds
Karval Reservoir
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