…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oregon…
Silvies River Near Burns affecting Harney County.
.Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows.
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 further notice.
* IMPACTS…At 12.0 feet, Flooding of fields will occur in the Burns
area. Water will encroach on some private properties along North
Broadway Avenue, Foley Road, and Stancliff Road. Water will be
close to flowing on to Highway 20 at the Silvies River Bridge. Low
spots in the Burns RV Park may be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 9:00 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 12.2 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:00 AM PDT Tuesday was 12.2 feet.
– Forecast…The river will rise to 13.0 feet on Wednesday. It
is forecast to remain in or near minor flood stage into the
weekend.
– Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.5 feet on 04/11/2019.
– https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood