-10.3 cfs (-7.13%) since yesterday
100.52% of Normal
•
3 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Little Calumet River
was last observed at
134
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
266
acre-ft of water today; about 101%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
134 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 South Holland
reporting a streamflow rate of 72 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Little Calumet River, with a gauge stage of
5.7 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.
Last Updated
2024-04-24
Streamflow
134.2 cfs
Percent of Normal
100.52%
Maximum
2,206.0 cfs
2024-04-02
About the 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.
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