Flood Warning issued March 11 at 1:03PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon…

Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam 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 Owyhee River…including Owyhee Dam, Owyhee Dam…Minor
flooding is forecast.

* WHAT…Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE…Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam.

* WHEN…Until further notice.

* IMPACTS…At 3,000.0 cfs, Low lying roads, river access and
recreation sites adjacent to the river will flood. Farm equipment
near the river may need to be moved.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 12:30 PM MDT Tuesday /11:30 AM PDT Tuesday/ the flow was
2,986.0 cfs.
– Bankfull flow is 1,000.0 cfs.
– Forecast…The river is expected to rise to 3,174.0 cfs this
evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
– Flood flow is 3,000.0 cfs.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
2,970.0 cfs on 06/06/1980.
– https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood