River stage
Enfield, Fishing Creek
- River level
- 2.32 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Recent high
- 3.80 ft
- Recent low
- 2.31 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EFDN7
- 30-day change
- -0.19 ft
- Average
- 2.55 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 22.10 ft
In brief
The Fishing Creek at Enfield, NC read 2.32 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.68 ft below action stage. That is 0.19 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EFDN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.10 ft | 1910-04-19 |
| 2 | 21.65 ft | 1999-09-18 |
| 3 | 21.60 ft | 1916-07-24 |
| 4 | 19.73 ft | 2016-10-11 |
| 5 | 19.72 ft | 1940-08-18 |
| 6 | 19.66 ft | 1934-12-02 |
| 7 | 19.30 ft | 1924-10-02 |
| 8 | 19.10 ft | 1958-05-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
Fishing Creek reaches bankfull at the gage site.
- 16.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow occurs on both banks near Hwy 301. Creeks and streams downstream of Hwy 301 may backup and cause flooding across Island Rd.
- 18.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Fishing Creek floods a broad expanse of marsh and farmland.
- 20.00 ft
Major flooding begins. The US-301 bridge is inundated and the road is closed. Homes along US-301 south of the site may be affected.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fishing Creek flooding at Enfield?
No. The Fishing Creek at Enfield is at 2.32 ft, 12.68 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Enfield?
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 Fishing Creek has been at Enfield?
The highest crest on record is 22.1 ft, on 1910-04-19.
Is the Fishing Creek high or low right now at Enfield?
At 2.32 ft it is higher than 1% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EFDN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02083000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.