If someone has a cut or other injury and comes in contact with contaminated flood water, they may be at risk of tetanus. This risk increases if the person is not up to date on vaccinations.

Here's what to know about tetanus, where to get vaccinated and more. More: Asheville reservoir to get direct water treatment ...

The Malheur and Owyhee rivers are both running high right now due to snowpack runoff and high reservoir levels.