Historic flooding in southeastern Oregon prompts state of emergency

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) –  Parts of southeastern Oregon are experiencing a historic level of flooding after unseasonable temperatures led snowpack to melt faster than usual, according to the National Weather Service.

On Monday, Gov. Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in the areas of Harney County and the Burns Paiute Reservation due to overflowing waterways that have damaged homes and businesses while making it difficult for emergency services to reach people in need.

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