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.

Effective:

2025-02-26T13:14:00-07:00

Expires:

2025-02-27T13:15:00-07:00

Certainty:

Observed

Event:

Flood Warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Immediate

Areas:

Malheur, OR

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County. .The Malheur River system near Vale, Oregon is at Moderate Flood Stage due to recent rains and rapid snow melt. For the Malheur River...including Vale...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and water is slowly receding. * WHERE...Malheur River near Vale. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Water will flow over Highway 20 near Harper. Numerous roads crossing the river between Harper and Ontario will be flooded with water entering houses near the 36th Street Bridge in Ontario. Foothill and Lagoon Drive near Vale may flood if Willow Creek is running high. Extensive inundation of farmland will occur between Harper and Ontario. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:30 PM MST Wednesday /11:30 AM PST Wednesday/ the stage was 22.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:30 PM MST Wednesday /11:30 AM PST Wednesday/ was 23.5 feet. - Forecast...The river will continue to slowly fall, and is forecast to fall below flood stage (19.5 feet) late Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.3 feet on 03/19/1993. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction: Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday or as conditions warrant. Thursday afternoon at 115 PM MST /1215 PM PST/.