Shaniko Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Shaniko.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Flash Flood Watch issued September 10 at 1:02AM PDT until September 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Boise ID

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible especially across the Falls, Cow Valley and Durkee burn scars. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and southeast Oregon, including the following areas, in northeast Oregon, Baker County. In southeast Oregon, Harney County, Malheur County and Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. * WHEN...From 11 AM PDT /noon MDT/ this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding or debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Watch issued September 9 at 1:50PM PDT until September 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

A trough will bring a chance of slow moving thunderstorms with the potential for heavy rain to the Oregon Cascades, central Oregon and the eastern Oregon mountains from now through Thursday evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over recent burn scars. * WHERE...A portion of central Oregon, including the following areas, Central Oregon and East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall of up to an inch over recent burn scars is expected up to and during the period of the watch. Residents near recent burn scars should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flash Flood Watch issued September 9 at 1:50PM PDT until September 11 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

A trough will bring a chance of slow moving thunderstorms with the potential for heavy rain to the Oregon Cascades, central Oregon and the eastern Oregon mountains from now through Thursday evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall is possible over recent burn scars. * WHERE...Portions of central and northeast Oregon, including the following areas, in central Oregon, John Day Basin and Ochoco-John Day Highlands. In northeast Oregon, Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall of 1 to 1.5 inches could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, and debris flows in and near numerous recent wildfire burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood