UPDATE (As of 10:30 a.m., Feb. 27): The Malheur River at Vale has dropped below the Minor Flooding stage, according to the Malheur County Sheriff's Office. The Oregon Department of Transportation is on track to reopen U.S. 20 at 1 p.m.
UPDATE (As of 12:50 p.m., Feb. 26): Malheur County Emergency Management says that the Army Corps of Engineers have inspected the Bully Creek Levee System and say there are "no concerns" over the conditions of the levee.
The Sheriff has rescinded the Level 1 Evacuation order for the City of Vale.
Malheur County Emergency Management is warning Vale residents of possible widespread flooding in the southern half of Vale if the Bully Creek Levee System fails. Authorities say that the levee is at a higher risk of failure due to damage from rodents burrowing in the levee.
Residents are urged to pack a car with a change of clothes and medicine in case of emergency evacuation.
On Tuesday, authorities warned residents that the Malheur River was likely to reach major flood stage. The flooding caused road closures in between Juntura and Harper.
This is a developing situation and we will update this article as more information becomes available.
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