Flooding has started in Harney County
By Mindy Gould on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
Harney County (Released by the City of Burns)-The drainage ditch on N. Harney Avenue has been breached and has water running down the street. The public works department has placed sandbags and is monitoring the situation.
Also, NOAA Boise Hydrologic Outlook: WARMING TEMPERATURES WILL RESULT IN INCREASED SNOW MELT AND SIGNIFICANT RIVER, STREAM AND CREEK RISE
Temperatures will warm significantly over the next several days and snow melt to the existing snowpack will increase. This will cause increased flows and significant rises on area rivers, streams and creeks over the next several days. Low lying or poor drainage areas with existing snowpack could see minor sheet flooding over the next week.
Some rivers, streams, and creeks could approach bank full as a result of this weather pattern but no flooding is expected at this time.
Clear snow, ice and debris from culverts and other flow paths to allow runoff to flow away from buildings and other vulnerable infrastructure. Move deep snow away from the foundations of buildings and move equipment, and livestock out of poorly drained or low lying areas.
Stay tuned to the latest river forecasts and remember, if you encounter a flooded roadway, TURN AROUND – DON’T DROWN, you never know what road conditions are hidden under the water.
If you are concerned about flooding in your area and you’re in the Burns or Hines City Limits please contact City Hall at:
Burns: 541-573-5255
Hines: 541-573-2251
If you’re out in the County or it’s after hours please contact Harney County Dispatch at 541-573-6156.
