Flood warning affecting Harney County until further notice

Harney County flood warning extended indefinitely due to snowmelt

National Weather Service forecasters said the Silvies River, near Burns, Oregon, will remain at or near flood stage through early next week.

Flood survivors hold on for help as Gov. Tina Kotek tours damage in Harney County

Vanessa Komperda has been counting the days since her family fled the Silvies River flood late last month.

Flood survivors hold on for help as Kotek tours damage in Harney County • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Vanessa Komperda shares her family's flood story with Kotek at the emergency shelter at the Harney County Fairgrounds. (Photo by Antonio Sierra / OPB)Vanessa Komperda has been counting the days since her family fled the Silvies River flood late last month. “I’ve been writing in my journal since Day 1,” she said from the Red Cross emergency shelter at the Harney County Fairgrounds near Burns. “Day 1, Day 2, Day 3. Unfortunately, it’s been about D…

Flood warning affecting Harney County until further notice

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday in effect until further notice for Harney County.The weather service states, "Flooding is occurring and flooding is forecast for Silvies River near Burns."

Governor Kotek visits Harney County to survey historic flooding, commits to fighting for recovery resources - Elkhorn Media Group

HARNEY COUNTY-Thursday, April 11, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek visited the City of Burns and the Burns Paiute Reservation in Harney County to meet with emergency response volunteers, local and Tribal leaders, and people impacted by severe, historic flooding in the area.  The Governor announced an initial emergency commitment of $40,000 to cover landfill fees for people clearing flood debris from their homes. She also committed to working with the l…