Effective:

2025-02-26T05:51:00-07:00

Expires:

2025-02-26T15:15:00-07:00

Certainty:

Observed

Event:

Flood Warning

Type:

Update

Severity:

Severe

Urgency:

Immediate

Areas:

Malheur, OR

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County. .The Malheur River system near Vale, Oregon remains at or above Major Flood Stage this morning due to recent rains and rapid snow melt. Local Emergency Management has reported the Bully Creek levee system could fail and flood the southern portion of Vale, Oregon. Authorities have advised to prepare for immediate evacuation. For the Malheur River...including Vale...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Malheur River near Vale. * WHEN...Until late Thursday evening. * 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 5:30 AM MST Wednesday /4:30 AM PST Wednesday/ the stage was 23.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 AM MST Wednesday /4:30 AM PST Wednesday/ was 23.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain above flood stage today. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage Thursday night. Stay tuned for the latest updates. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction: 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 315 PM MST /215 PM PST/.

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.