Flood Warning issued in Wheeler County
By Logan Bagett on Monday, February 24th, 2025 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
WHEELER COUNTY – A Flood Warning goes into effect today (Monday) in Wheeler County for the John Day River at Service Creek. Motorists are reminded not to attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Also, report observed flooding to local emergency services.
While the waters are high, there are currently no warnings or advisories are listed in Grant County. Even still, keep an eye on local stream levels. Grant County Emergency Management posted a photo on Sunday where water had gone across both lanes of Adam Road in Canyon City at one point. According to the National Weather Service, the river near John Day crested at about 7.9 feet Sunday night, which is just below flood stage.
See the National Weather Service’s warning below:
(Flood Warning issued by the National Weather Service)
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
526 AM PST Mon Feb 24 2025
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon…
John Day River at Service Creek affecting Wheeler County.
For the John Day River…including Service Creek, Monument, John
Day…Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pdt.
