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Malheur County under another warning for anticipated minor flooding in coming days
Malheur County is under another warning for what is expected to be minor flooding from Saturday to Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Flooding prompts Malheur County to issue emergency declaration, seek state help
County leaders issued an emergency declaration on Wednesday, Feb.26, as the Malheur River remains at a historic major flood level. County officials requested Gov. Tina Kotek to declare an emergency to make resources available to the county.
UPDATE: Levee holds in Vale, schools close as flood waters persist
Officials announced that all Vale schools would be closed Wednesday as emergency management officials monitor a levee along the Malheur River that protects the southeast portion of Vale, including the rodeo ground and schools.
Flood update: Malheur County remains under flood warning until Wednesday
Malheur County will remain under flood warning until Wednesday as floodwater is expected to begin to recede early tomorrow morning.
UPDATE: BREAKING NEWS: Major flooding to hit Malheur County, rising water levels threaten levee until Wednesday
Malheur County will see a major flood on Tuesday, with homes near the 36th Street Bridge in Ontario expected to be flooded.
Malheur River rises to moderate flood stage in Vale, Highway 20 remains closed
Roads between Vale and Ontario may be impacted by high waters as the Malheur River continues to rise, according to a flood warning issued early Tuesday. U.S. Highway 20 remains closed between Harper and Juntura because of flooding.
Weather warning issued as Ontario braces for a half a foot of snow, windy conditions
Whiteout conditions could develop in areas of Malheur County as a winter storm rolls in Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Up to 6 inches of snow is forecast for the Ontario area.
Volunteer shortage means no warming shelter as bitterly cold weather hits Malheur County
As temperatures plummet in the region, a shortage of volunteers is leaving Malheur County without an overnight shelter for those struggling with homelessness.