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...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County. .The Malheur River system near Vale, Oregon remains at or above Major Flood Stage this morning due to recent rains and rapid snow melt. Local Emergency Management has reported the Bully Creek levee system could fail and flood the southern portion of Vale, Oregon. Authorities have advised to prepare for immediate evacuation. For the Malheur River...including Vale...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Malheur River near Vale. * WHEN...Until late Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Water will flow over Highway 20 near Harper. Numerous roads crossing the river between Harper and Ontario will be flooded with water entering houses near the 36th Street Bridge in Ontario. Foothill and Lagoon Drive near Vale may flood if Willow Creek is running high. Extensive inundation of farmland will occur between Harper and Ontario. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:30 AM MST Wednesday /4:30 AM PST Wednesday/ the stage was 23.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:30 AM MST Wednesday /4:30 AM PST Wednesday/ was 23.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain above flood stage today. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage Thursday night. Stay tuned for the latest updates. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon... Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County. .The Malheur River system near Vale, Oregon remains at or above Major Flood Stage this morning due to recent rains and rapid snow melt. Local Emergency Management has reported the Bully Creek levee system could fail and flood the southern portion of Vale, Oregon. Authorities have advised to prepare for immediate evacuation. For the Malheur River...including Vale...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Malheur River near Vale. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Water will flow over Highway 20 near Harper. Numerous roads crossing the river between Harper and Ontario will be flooded with water entering houses near the 36th Street Bridge in Ontario. Foothill and Lagoon Drive near Vale may flood if Willow Creek is running high. Extensive inundation of farmland will occur between Harper and Ontario. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 AM MST Wednesday /1:30 AM PST Wednesday/ the stage was 23.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 AM MST Wednesday /1:30 AM PST Wednesday/ was 23.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain above flood stage today. The river is forecast to fall below flood stage Thursday morning. Stay tuned for the latest updates. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Sprague River near Beatty affecting Klamath County. .Rainfall combined with snow melt pushed the river to just above flood stage. No further rainfall is anticipated so the river is expected to be near a peak, but it will fall very slowly. The river is forecast to remain above flood stage at least through Saturday night. For the Sprague River...including Beatty...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast to persist at least through Saturday night. * WHERE...Sprague River near Beatty. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding of structures along the Sprague River in the vicinity of Sprague River, Lone Pine, and down stream can be expected. Widespread agricultural flooding is likely in this area as well. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 AM PST Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:15 AM PST Wednesday was 9.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to be near a crest at 9.1 feet. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.2 feet on 01/01/2006. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...Observed flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon... Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County. For the Malheur River...including Vale...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Malheur River near Vale. * WHEN...Until early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Water may begin flowing over Highway 20 near Harper. Numerous roads crossing the river between Harper and Ontario will be flooded with water entering houses near the 36th Street Bridge in Ontario. Foothill and Lagoon Drive near Vale may flood if Willow Creek is running high. Extensive inundation of farmland will occur between Harper and Ontario. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 PM MST Tuesday /9:30 PM PST Tuesday/ the stage was 23.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 PM MST Tuesday /9:30 PM PST Tuesday/ was 23.6 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain above flood stage with a maximum value of 23.2 feet late tonight. It will fall below flood stage late Wednesday night. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Washington... Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Oregon... Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Benton and Polk Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Luckiamute River near Suver. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...Above 27.0 feet, expect flooding of low lying and agricultural lands in the vicinity of Sarah Helmick State Park, Highway 99W, and Parker Road. Some secondary roads and rural access roads may be flooded at this point. Flooding along Buena Vista Rd near the confluence with the Willamette is also likely, especially if the Willamette is running high. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:50 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 27.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 6:50 PM PST Tuesday was 27.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight and continue falling to 9.7 feet Friday, March 07. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The National Weather Service in Portland OR has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oregon... Pudding River at Aurora affecting Marion and Clackamas Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Pudding River at Aurora. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning to early Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Above 22.0 feet, expect minor flooding of low-lying agricultural lands and access roads along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 21.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 21.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow morning to a crest of 22.1 feet. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Oregon... Sprague River near Beatty affecting Klamath County. For the Sprague River...including Beatty...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sprague River near Beatty. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding of structures along the Sprague River in the vicinity of Sprague River, Lone Pine, and down stream can be expected. Widespread agricultural flooding is likely in this area as well. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 8.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 PM PST Tuesday was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 8.9 feet late tonight. It will then fall late Thursday morning. It will rise to 8.9 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.8 feet on 03/09/1986. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Oregon... Coquille River at Coquille affecting Coos County. For the Coquille River...including Coquille...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Coquille River at Coquille. * WHEN...From this afternoon to tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, The Coquille River is at flood stage. Expect flooding of farmland, roads, and low-lying areas throughout the flood plain along the Coquille River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 21.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 20.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 21.0 feet late this afternoon. It will fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.0 feet on 02/22/1998. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Washington... Grays River at Covered Bridge near Rosburg affecting Wahkiakum County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon... Luckiamute River near Suver affecting Polk and Benton Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Luckiamute River near Suver. * WHEN...Until tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...Above 27.0 feet, expect flooding of low lying and agricultural lands in the vicinity of Sarah Helmick State Park, Highway 99W, and Parker Road. Some secondary roads and rural access roads may be flooded at this point. Flooding along Buena Vista Rd near the confluence with the Willamette is also likely, especially if the Willamette is running high. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:50 PM PST Tuesday the stage was 27.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 25.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:50 PM PST Tuesday was 27.3 feet. - Forecast...The river will remain around 27.2 feet through the afternoon and is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling through the week. - Flood stage is 27.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Tidal overflow flooding. * WHERE...In Oregon, Clatsop County Coast. In Washington, South Washington Coast. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding, up to one foot above ground level, during high tides is expected in the low lying areas near bays, sloughs, and the lower reaches of the coastal rivers.

...The National Weather Service in Pendleton OR has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Oregon... John Day River at Service Creek affecting Wheeler County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...John Day River at Service Creek. * WHEN...Through late this evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 11.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM PST Tuesday was 11.9 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 11.8 feet late this afternoon. It will fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 11.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.9 feet on 03/14/1983. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, and Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 50 and 65 mph expected. * WHERE...In Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. In Washington, Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts between 45 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Oregon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 22 to 26 feet. * WHERE...Beaches of northern Curry, Coos and Douglas counties from Port Orford north to Florence. * WHEN...Until 1 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will create hazardous conditions along and within the surf zone, and could inundate beaches and low lying shorelines. Beach erosion is possible, and exposed infrastructure may be damaged. * View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr

...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Oregon... Malheur River Near Vale affecting Malheur County. For the Malheur River...including Vale...Major flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Malheur River near Vale. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Water may begin flowing over Highway 20 near Harper. Numerous roads crossing the river between Harper and Ontario will be flooded with water entering houses near the 36th Street Bridge in Ontario. Foothill and Lagoon Drive near Vale may flood if Willow Creek is running high. Extensive inundation of farmland will occur between Harper and Ontario. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM MST Tuesday /8:30 AM PST Tuesday/ the stage was 22.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 19.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:30 AM MST Tuesday /8:30 AM PST Tuesday/ was 22.9 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 23.1 feet late this morning. It will fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 19.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 23.3 feet on 03/19/1993. - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

...The National Weather Service in Medford OR has issued a Flood Warning for the following river in Oregon... Sprague River near Beatty affecting Klamath County. .Rainfall combined with snow melt pushed the river to just above flood stage. No further rainfall is anticipated so the river is expected to begin falling in the next few hours. For the Sprague River...including Beatty...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Sprague River near Beatty. * WHEN...From this morning to late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Flooding of structures along the Sprague River in the vicinity of Sprague River, Lone Pine, and down stream can be expected. Widespread agricultural flooding is likely in this area as well. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM PST Tuesday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 AM PST Tuesday was 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 8.7 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon. - Flood stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 8.6 feet on 03/10/1989. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood