Weather Alerts For Warm Springs, OR
Flood Watch
-URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1124 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades-North Central Oregon-Central Oregon- Including the cities of Dufur, Prineville, Moro, Bend, Camp Sherman, La Pine, Maupin, Sunriver, Sisters, Redmond, and Madras 1124 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES... * WHAT...Small creek and stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central Oregon, including the following areas: Central Oregon, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades, and North Central Oregon. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Small creeks and streams flowing out of the Oregon Cascades may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain amounts of 2 to 3 inches and high mountain snow of over a foot leading to unusually high water level forecasts in the National Water Model. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
Flash Flood Warning
-BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Pendleton OR 1006 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Heavy Rain and a Log Jam in... Northwestern Jefferson County in central Oregon... * Until 1000 AM PST Friday. * At 1006 PM PST, Gauge reports indicated heavy rain was creating very high streamflows. Additionally, the Warm Springs Reservation Emergency manager is reporting that water is backing up behind a log jam upstream of Warm Springs. If the log jam fails, flooding will increase significantly. HAZARD...Flash flooding from heavy rain and snowmelt along with a log jam that may fail suddenly. SOURCE...Gauges and Emergency Management reported. IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage and low lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Southern Warm Springs Reservation and Warm Springs. Flooding is occurring along the Shitike Creek. Flooding has begun begin at Warm Springs and will peak around 1 AM, then decrease Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. &&
Wind Advisory
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Pendleton OR 726 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon-Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon-Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon-North Central Oregon-Central Oregon-Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Washington-Simcoe Highlands- Including the cities of The Dalles, Arlington, Dufur, Maupin, Prineville, Bickleton, Redmond, Heppner, Pendleton, Moro, Bend, Madras, White Salmon, Goldendale, Athena, Pilot Rock, Fossil, and Condon 726 PM PST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington, Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Oregon, North Central Oregon, Central Oregon, and Simcoe Highlands. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&