Flood Warning issued March 7 at 9:30AM 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 become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

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 22.0 feet, Extensive flooding of farmland between
Harper and Ontario will occur. Numerous roads near the river will
be flooded including Harper Bridge Road near Harper, Butte Drive
between Vale and Ontario, and the 36th Street Bridge area just
upstream from Ontario including Malheur Drive. Some houses may be
surrounded by water. The river crest will take about 12 hours to
move downstream from Harper to Vale, and another 8 hours to move
from Vale to Ontario.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 8:30 AM MST Friday /7:30 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 8:30 AM MST Friday /7:30 AM PST Friday/ was 20.0
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