Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 1 at 4:46AM MDT until April 3 at 2:55AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2025 - 3:46am
Expires:
April 2, 2025 - 4:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oregon...
Silvies River Near Burns affecting Harney County.
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Oregon...
Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County.
.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
For the Silvies River...including Burns...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Silvies River near Burns.
* WHEN...Until early Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Extensive flooding is occurring and affecting roads and
homes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:00 AM PDT Tuesday was 13.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening and continue falling to 11.9 feet Thursday,
April 10. However, flooding has already occurred and will
continue.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.1 feet on 02/20/1982.
- https://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 morning at 600 AM MDT /500 AM
PDT/.
Area Description:
Harney, OR
Forcast Office:
NWS Boise ID
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