…The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oregon…
Silvies River Near Burns affecting Harney County.
.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.
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 late Wednesday morning.
* 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 2:00 AM PDT Monday the stage was 13.5 feet.
– Bankfull stage is 10.5 feet.
– Recent Activity…The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 2:00 AM PDT Monday was 14.1 feet and falling.
– Forecast…The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Wednesday morning and continue falling to 11.8 feet
Wednesday, April 09.
– Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
– Flood History…This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.5 feet on 05/17/2011.
– https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood