River stage
Durham, Eno River
- River level
- 2.19 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.16 ft
- Recent high
- 4.81 ft
- Recent low
- 1.94 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ENON7
- 30-day change
- +0.02 ft
- Average
- 2.23 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 26.24 ft
In brief
The Eno River at Durham, NC read 2.19 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.81 ft below action stage. That is 0.02 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ENON7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.24 ft | 2025-07-07 |
| 2 | 23.58 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 3 | 23.07 ft | 2018-09-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Action Stage. The Eno River will be out of its natural banks.
- 20.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. There is extensive flooding on the upstream right bank and the Eno River trails are flooded.
- 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.
- 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Eno River flooding at Durham?
No. The Eno River at Durham is at 2.19 ft, 15.81 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Durham?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
What is the highest the Eno River has been at Durham?
The highest crest on record is 26.24 ft, on 2025-07-07.
Is the Eno River high or low right now at Durham?
At 2.19 ft it is higher than 64% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ENON7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02085070). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.