River stage
Hillsborough, Eno River
- River level
- 1.58 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 4.20 ft
- Recent low
- 1.45 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS HLSN7
- 30-day change
- -0.33 ft
- Average
- 1.69 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 21.13 ft
In brief
The Eno River at Hillsborough, NC read 1.58 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.42 ft below action stage. That is 0.33 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge HLSN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.13 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 2 | 15.83 ft | 1997-04-29 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Eno River flooding at Hillsborough?
No. The Eno River at Hillsborough is at 1.58 ft, 13.42 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Hillsborough?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 16 ft, moderate flooding 18 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Eno River has been at Hillsborough?
The highest crest on record is 21.13 ft, on 1996-09-06.
Is the Eno River high or low right now at Hillsborough?
At 1.58 ft it is higher than 52% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge HLSN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02085000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.