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NWS Maintains Flood and Thunderstorm Warnings From Oregon to Alabama

Life-threatening flash flooding persists in Baker and Malheur counties with overlapping severe warnings stretching across central states to the Southeast.

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A dramatic view of a storm in South Dakota.

Overview

  • Flash flood warnings remain in effect until 10 p.m. EDT for Baker and Malheur counties, Oregon, as heavy rain threatens creeks, streams and underpasses.
  • Severe thunderstorm warnings covering parts of South Dakota have put an estimated 30,000 residents under shelter orders with gusts up to 70 mph and hail up to 0.75 inches in diameter.
  • A flood advisory for Menominee County, Michigan is active until 10:45 p.m. EDT after excessive rainfall caused minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  • Late Wednesday, strong wind alerts were issued for Southeast Alabama’s Dale, Henry, Houston, Escambia and Covington counties with gusts reaching 50 mph and torrential rain risks.
  • Authorities are urging residents across affected areas to seek interior shelter, avoid flooded roadways and monitor National Weather Service updates for rapidly changing conditions.