Eno River at Hillsborough, NC
Is Eno River at Hillsborough, NC flooding right now?
Eno River at Hillsborough, NC measured 1.59 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 14.4 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.59 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.13 ft on Fri, Sep 6, 1996.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 16.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.13 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 15.83 ft | 1997-04-29 |
| 14.86 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 9.81 ft | 2018-10-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sevenmile Creek near Efland, NC | 2.7 mi | Orange County |
| Eno River at Cole Mill Rd near Huckleberry Spring | 6.6 mi | Durham County |
| Cane Creek near Orange Grove, NC | 8.5 mi | Orange County |
| Booker Creek at Sr 1751 near Chapel Hill, NC | 9.3 mi | Orange County |
| Sandy Creek at Cornwallis Rd near Durham, NC | 9.8 mi | Durham County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.