Summary
Total streamflow across the
Little Calumet River
was last observed at
51
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
101
acre-ft of water today; about 19%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
267 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2024-04-02 when daily discharge volume was observed at
2,206 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Little Calumet River At Porter
reporting a streamflow rate of 50.9 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Little Calumet River At South Holland
with a gauge stage of 5.33 ft.
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.
River Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-04 |
| Discharge Volume | 101 ACRE-FT |
| Streamflow |
50.9 cfs
+1.5 cfs (+3.04%) |
| Percent of Normal | 19.03% |
| Maximum |
2,206.0 cfs
2024-04-02 |
| 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 |
51 cfs | 3.39 ft | 3.04 | |||||
|
Little Calumet River At South Holland
USGS 05536290 |
47 cfs | 5.33 ft | -2.72 | |||||
|
Little Calumet River At Munster
USGS 05536195 |
11 cfs | 5.25 ft | -17.97 |
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.