Apr 1, 2025
Flooding caused by rapid snowmelt in March continued through mid-April. The Silvies river rose to 14.76 feet, about half a foot under the record of 15.2 feet, on March 29th. The water levels began to decrease, although the area remained inundated. Another warm period in mid-April allowed for the river level to begin rising again. Reaching a secondary peak of 12.58 feet on April 11th. Water dropped below flood stage on April 15th. Flood impacts were observed through mid-late April.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1249498). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Harney County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.