Effective:

2025-02-26T00:59:00-08:00

Expires:

2025-02-26T13:00:00-08:00

Certainty:

Observed

Event:

Flood Warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Immediate

Areas:

Klamath, OR

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Sprague River near Beatty affecting Klamath County. .Rainfall combined with snow melt pushed the river to just above flood stage. No further rainfall is anticipated so the river is expected to be near a peak, but it will fall very slowly. The river is forecast to remain above flood stage at least through Saturday night. For the Sprague River...including Beatty...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to persist at least through Saturday night. * WHERE...Sprague River near Beatty. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding of structures along the Sprague River in the vicinity of Sprague River, Lone Pine, and down stream can be expected. Widespread agricultural flooding is likely in this area as well. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 AM PST Wednesday was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to be near a crest at 9.1 feet. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 01/01/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM PST.

Effective:

2025-02-26T10:59:00-08:00

Expires:

2025-02-27T04:15:00-08:00

Certainty:

Observed

Event:

Flood Warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Immediate

Areas:

Klamath, OR

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Sprague River near Beatty affecting Klamath County. .Rainfall and snow melt caused the river to rise above flood stage on Tuesday. No further rainfall is expected, so the river will continue to slowly fall. The river is forecast to remain above flood stage through Thursday morning, and then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. However, it could hover near or just below flood stage through late week. For the Sprague River...including Beatty...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to continue into Thursday. * WHERE...Sprague River near Beatty. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding of structures along the Sprague River in the vicinity of Sprague River, Lone Pine, and down stream can be expected. Widespread agricultural flooding is likely in this area as well. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:15 AM PST Wednesday was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue falling to below flood stage on Thursday, but hover near or just below flood stage through late week. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.8 feet on 03/09/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 415 AM PST.