Rivers in North Carolina
Eno River at Durham
Below flood stage
2.43ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:05 AM EDT
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.80 ftTue, Sep 22, 8:00 AM EDT
- Record crest
- 26.24 ft2025
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 24.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 22.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 20.00 ft |
| Action | 18.00 ft |
- 24.00 ftThere 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 ftModerate 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 ftMinor flooding begins. There is extensive flooding on the upstream right bank and the Eno River trails are flooded.
- 18.00 ftAction Stage. The Eno River will be out of its natural banks.
Crest history
5 crests on NOAA’s list since 1965.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 7, 2025 | 26.24 ft |
| 2 | September 6, 1996 | 23.58 ft |
| 3 | September 17, 2018 | 23.07 ft |
| 4 | April 26, 1978 | 19.65 ft |
| 5 | February 7, 1965 | 15.18 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 7, 2025: 26.24 ft
- September 17, 2018: 23.07 ft
- September 6, 1996: 23.58 ft
- April 26, 1978: 19.65 ft
- February 7, 1965: 15.18 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.