Wallowa County Issued Flood Warning; Baker County Issued Flood Advisory

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

BAKER/WALLOWA COUNTIES – Wallowa County has been issued a Flood Warning by the National Weather Service. Minor flooding is occurring, and minor flooding is forecast for the Imnaha River at Imnaha. This warning is in effect until Wednesday, May 10.

Additionally, Baker County is currently in a Flood Advisory through Sunday, May 7 at 4 pm (pst).

Full information on the Wallowa County Flood Warning can be found at

https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=ORZ050&warncounty=ORC063&firewxzone=ORZ645&local_place1=Imnaha%20OR&product1=Flood+Warning&lat=45.5594&lon=-116.8338#.ZFEy6XbMJD8

Full information on the Baker County Flood Advisory can be found at

https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=ORZ062&warncounty=ORC001&firewxzone=ORZ646&local_place1=Baker%20City%20OR&product1=Flood+Advisory&lat=44.7795&lon=-117.8344#.ZFEzD3bMJD8

Curious about the difference between a warning and an advisory?

What is the difference between a Flood Watch and a Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service? The National Weather Service describes each below.

“Flood Warning: Take Action! A Flood Warning is issued when the hazardous weather event is imminent or already happening. A Flood Warning is issued when flooding is imminent or occurring.

Flood Advisory: Be Aware: An Flood Advisory is issued when a specific weather event that is forecast to occur may become a nuisance. A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding is not expected to be bad enough to issue a warning. However, it may cause significant inconvenience, and if caution is not exercised, it could lead to situations that may threaten life and/or property.”