On Tuesday, authorities warned residents that the Malheur River was likely to reach major flood stage. Many homes have already been affected.

Since then, Malheur River levels have receded to moderate levels. The river is considered at a moderate flood stage at 21 feet at Vale, the press release noted. Officials continue monitoring conditions on the ground in Vale, including floodwater inundating farmland and closing and damaging roads, the press release said.

The Malheur River surged to a major flood stage Tuesday night, inundating roads and homes in eastern Oregon. The river, which reached this criti