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Eno River near Durham water level

River gauge, Eno River, North Carolina, United States

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Right now

High for mid-October

Water level

2.07ft Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
12.0 cfs
0 10 20 Highest onrecord 26.24 ft Minor floodstage 20.00 ft

History

History
1.01.52.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20Oct 22Oct 241.01.52.0ftOct 16Oct 20Oct 24
1234ftSep 21Sep 29Oct 7Oct 16Oct 241234ftSep 21Oct 7Oct 24
358ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026358ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
358ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026358ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 10:11 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Eno River near Durham shows 2.07 ft, above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 1.61 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.46 ft above typical. It is 17.93 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.21 ft, a difference of −0.14 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.93 ft and 2.66 ft.

Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.61 ft0.46 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.99 ft – 2.08 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
Same day last year
2.21 ft−0.14 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.93 ft – 2.66 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.93 ft – 4.89 ft
Highest on record
26.24 ftJuly 7, 2025
Forecast peak
2.00 ftTuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 20.00 ft, still 17.93 ft away.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft
There is major flooding affecting residential areas downstream of US Hwy 501. Water rescues may be needed in the bend of the river between Rippling Stream Rd and High Meadow Rd.
22.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Flood waters from the Eno River reach residential areas along Rippling Stream Rd downstream of US Hwy 501. Water may also approach High Meadow Rd further downstream.
20.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. There is extensive flooding on the upstream right bank and the Eno River trails are flooded.
18.00 ft
Action Stage. The Eno River will be out of its natural banks.
2.07 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
126.24 ftJuly 7, 2025
223.58 ftSeptember 6, 1996
323.06 ftSeptember 17, 2018
420.76 ftMarch 19, 1998
520.28 ftApril 15, 2017
619.65 ftApril 26, 1978
715.18 ftFebruary 7, 1965

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:35 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min Waxing gibbous 69%

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Other gauges on the Eno River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Eno River at HillsboroughRiver gauge, Eno River 1.51 ft Normal −0.05 ft 10 mi
Eno River at Cole Mill Road near Huckleberry SpringRiver gauge, Eno River 1.93 ft Low −0.05 ft 4.0 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at DurhamRiver gauge, Ellerbe Creek 1.01 ft Very high −0.01 ft 3.7 mi
Little River below Little R Tributary at FairntoshRiver gauge, Little River 2.63 ft Very high +0.09 ft 3.9 mi
Ellerbe Creek near GormanRiver gauge, Ellerbe Creek 0.70 ft Very low −0.02 ft 4.3 mi
Little River at Sr1461 near Orange FactoryRiver gauge, Little River 0.10 ft Very low +0.01 ft 4.8 mi
Sandy Creek at Cornwallis Road near DurhamRiver gauge, Sandy Creek 1.98 ft Low −0.03 ft 7 mi
Flat River at Dam near BahamaRiver gauge, Flat River 1.08 ft Normal +0.03 ft 7 mi
Knap of Reeds Creek near ButnerRiver gauge, Knap of Reeds Creek 2.21 ft Normal −0.01 ft 7 mi
Little Lick Creek at Nc Highway 98 at Oak GroveRiver gauge, Little Lick Creek 1.22 ft Normal −0.01 ft 8 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Eno River near Durham higher than last year?

No, it is 0.14 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.21 ft.

What is flood stage for the Eno River near Durham?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 17.93 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Eno River near Durham in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.61 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.99 ft and 2.08 ft, based on 29 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Eno River near Durham today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:05 AM EDT, the water level was 2.07 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Eno River near Durham rising or falling?

Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.19 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Eno River near Durham normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02085070 (Agency page)
Coordinates
36.07222, -78.90778 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.07 ft 2026-10-20 15:05 Provisional
Flow 12.0 cfs 2026-10-20 15:05 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Eno River near Durham (usgs:02085070). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/eno-river-near-durham

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