Flood Warning issued March 7 at 2:42AM 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.

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

* WHAT…Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE…Malheur River near Vale.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 19.5 feet, The river will begin spilling over its
bank flooding farmland between Vale and Ontario. Water will begin
approaching low spots on Butte Drive. Water will approach the 36th
Street Bridge upstream from Ontario.

At 20.5 feet, Flooding of some county roads near the river will
occur, including Westfall Road near Harper.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 2:30 AM MST Friday /1:30 AM PST Friday/ the stage was 19.9
feet.
– Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:30 AM MST Friday /1:30 AM PST Friday/ was 20.1
feet.
– Forecast…The river will remain at or above minor flood
stage through early next week.
– Flood stage is 19.5 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
21.6 feet on 04/12/2023.
– https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood