High water hazards in several places throughout Grant County

By Logan Bagett on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

GRANT COUNTY – Flooding and erosion have been reported on several Grant County highways. As of Tuesday morning, erosion was being observed on Highway 26 near Laycock Creek.

ODOT is reporting high water in Mt. Vernon near the Beech Creek bridge, causing minimal delay to traffic.

Water was observed across the highway in multiple locations on Highway 395-C yesterday and last night.

Below, find a press release from the Oregon Department of Transportation:

(Press Release from ODOT)

High water alert. Rapid snowmelt is causing flooding on highways throughout eastern Oregon. Do not attempt to drive through deep water on the road. If you can’t tell how deep the water is, use alternate routes or find safe place to wait until water recedes. Areas impacted include sections of U.S. 395-B, U.S. 395-C, U.S. 26 and various other roads in Grant County. Some roads in Harney, Malheur and other eastern Oregon counties are also seeing flooding. Check TripCheck.com for additional information. Water levels can change rapidly. Don’t take chances. Stay safe! More Info Here UPDATE