Gov. Tina Kotek watches heavy equipment roll by as it shores up the levee in Burns, Ore., on April 10, 2025. After severe flooding in Harney County exposed long-neglected levee issues, Kotek ...

Harney County Sheriff Dan Jenkins, who grew up in the county, said he couldn’t remember ever seeing a flood this bad. As of Tuesday night, hundreds of people remained under multiple evacuation ...

On Friday at 1:20 p.m. a flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until further notice for Harney County. The weather service says, "Flooding is occurring and flooding ...

Recovery is especially difficult because many of these homes do not have flood insurance. “Historic” rainfall and snowmelt caused major flooding in Harney County beginning March 14 ...

BURNS, Ore. (KATU) — All evacuation notices in Harney County were lifted as of Monday morning, April 21, as the flood risk from the Silvies River significantly decreased. Properties near North ...

"Harney County is grateful to the Governor and Representative Owens for coming out today and for their commitment to getting us the help we need." The visit concluded with a tour of the flood ...

BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) -- All evacuation notices in flood-stricken Burns area were lifted on Monday morning as the flood threat continues to ease as repairs and recovery efforts are underway, the ...

“Historic” levels of rainfall and snowmelt caused the flood, which began March 14 in Harney County and nearby areas, which has overwhelmed rivers, streams and wastewater systems, according to ...

BURNS, Oregon — The town of Burns in Harney County is beginning to see some relief after devastating flooding brought on by rapid snowmelt caused the Silvies River to overflow, inundating homes ...

Drinking water is still safe, according to the Harney County Sheriff's Office ... The National Weather Service (NWS) extended a flood warning for the Silvies River near Burns on Tuesday "until ...

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday in effect until further notice for Harney County. The weather service adds, "Minor flooding is occurring and minor ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – As major flooding continues to inundate Harney County and the Burns Paiute Reservation, officials are warning community members of an E. coli contamination detected in ...