Breaking: Umatilla County reports road closed near Cayuse
Published 4:30 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2026
CAYUSE — Umatilla County Emergency Management is advising the public that a section of Bingham Road near milepost 23 is closed and impassable due to flooding.
A culvert in the area has become plugged, causing water to overtop the road, according the statement from the county. Debris and sediment are present, creating unsafe travel conditions.
The road is closed until further notice. Umatilla County Emergency Management advises driver to:
Avoid the area.
Not attempt to drive through flooded roadways.
Follow all posted closures and directions from emergency personnel.
Umatilla County is coordinating response efforts with local partners, including the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, and will provide updates as conditions change. The county’s Emergency Operations Center is active to maintain situational awareness throughout the county.
The county also reported it will provide additional information through its official communication channels.