River stage
Eden, Smith River
- River level
- 2.36 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.29 ft
- Recent high
- 5.49 ft
- Recent low
- 1.92 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EDSN7
- 30-day change
- +0.26 ft
- Average
- 2.23 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 19.28 ft
In brief
The Smith River at Eden, NC read 2.36 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.64 ft below action stage. That is 0.26 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EDSN7
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 | 19.28 ft | 1940-08-15 |
| 2 | 16.24 ft | 1972-06-21 |
| 3 | 16.17 ft | 1987-09-08 |
| 4 | 15.68 ft | 1979-09-22 |
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 15.61 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 6 | 15.40 ft | 1985-08-18 |
| 7 | 15.32 ft | 1945-09-18 |
| 8 | 14.01 ft | 2020-05-25 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Smith River flooding at Eden?
No. The Smith River at Eden is at 2.36 ft, 7.64 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Eden?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 15 ft and major flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Smith River has been at Eden?
The highest crest on record is 19.28 ft, on 1940-08-15.
Is the Smith River high or low right now at Eden?
At 2.36 ft it is higher than 78% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EDSN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02074000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.