Flood Warning issued March 6 at 1:11AM MST by NWS Boise ID

…The Flood Warning continues 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 remain high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the
reservoirs.

For the Malheur River…including Vale…minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE…Malheur River near Vale.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 21.0 feet, Flood waters will rise above low spots on
Copeland Road near Harper. Butte Drive will be flooded with water
greater than 1 foot deep between the bridge and Foothill Drive.
The area near the 36th Street Bridge upstream from Ontario will
flood with water flowing over low spots on Malheur Drive. Debris
damming on the 36th Street Bridge may be a problem.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:30 AM MST Thursday /11:30 PM PST Wednesday/ the stage
was 20.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:30 AM MST Thursday /11:30 PM PST Wednesday/ was
20.9 feet.
– Forecast…The river is expected to remain below moderate
flood stage.
– Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.1 feet on 03/05/1983.
– https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood