Eno River near Durham water level
River gauge, Eno River, North Carolina, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 12.0 cfs
History
20252026
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
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.24 ft | July 7, 2025 |
| 2 | 23.58 ft | September 6, 1996 |
| 3 | 23.06 ft | September 17, 2018 |
| 4 | 20.76 ft | March 19, 1998 |
| 5 | 20.28 ft | April 15, 2017 |
| 6 | 19.65 ft | April 26, 1978 |
| 7 | 15.18 ft | February 7, 1965 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (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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