Use the official Idaho 511 map for current road conditions, closures, traffic events, construction, cameras, weather stations, restrictions, and mountain-pass information near Boundary County.
Official Idaho 511 WZDx work-zone alerts are shown in Road Alerts below. Broader Idaho 511 road conditions, cameras, passes, traffic events, and advisories will be added after the pending developer key is issued.
Road conditions
Road Alerts
1 active
Road closureHigh prioritySource: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones
Road closed: Westside Rd
Official Idaho 511 work zone on Westside Rd near Kerr Lake Rd to Big Bend Rd in Boundary County. All lanes closed.
Major Bridge construction on Westside Rd Both Directions from Kerr Lake Rd to Big Bend Rd. All lanes closed. 6/15/2026 7:00 AM to 9/30/2026 7:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Activities: Consider Alternative Route, Use Caution, Warning.
Traffic impact: All lanes closed.
WZDx schedule: Jun 15, 2026 6:00 AM PDT through Sep 30, 2026 6:00 PM PDT.
Reported lanes: 1 closed.
Official source: Idaho 511 WZDx. Confirm current conditions on Idaho 511 before travel.
No active weather alerts or Red Flag warnings have been posted for this county.
Public health
Health Dept Alerts
2 active
Health Dept alertHigh prioritySource: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Public Health Notices
Statewide Idaho Alert: Idaho Public Health officials are investigating two outbreaks likely associated with raw milk
This is a State Wide Alert for Idaho. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare posted an official public health notice on Jun 3, 2026: Idaho Public Health officials are investigating two outbreaks likely associated with raw milk
This notice is displayed on every Idaho county page because it applies statewide. It does not mean the source identified a county-specific case, exposure, closure, or local outbreak in this county.
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is working with local and state partners to investigate a recent increase in illnesses after consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk. Since May 19, 2026, nearly 60 people have been identified who became ill after consuming raw milk.
Health Dept alertHigh prioritySource: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Public Health Notices
Statewide Idaho Alert: Health advisories issued for Grasmere Reservoir and Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike
This is a State Wide Alert for Idaho. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare posted an official public health notice on Aug 21, 2026: Health advisories issued for Grasmere Reservoir and Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike
This notice is displayed on every Idaho county page because it applies statewide. It does not mean the source identified a county-specific case, exposure, closure, or local outbreak in this county.
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing health advisories for Grasmere Reservoir and the Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. Grasmere Reservoir is about 35 miles south of Bruneau on State Highway 51.
Fire alertHigh prioritySource: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations
Upper Smith Fire
Upper Smith Fire listed by WFIGS in Boundary County at 4,788 acres.
Reported size: 4,788 acres.
Containment: 42%.
Discovered: Jul 8, 2026 8:29 AM PDT.
Updated: Aug 31, 2026 4:24 PM PDT.
Description: 6 Miles W from Porthill, ID.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: IDCDC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire alertHigh prioritySource: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations
Silver Fire
Silver Fire listed by WFIGS in Boundary County at 2,424 acres.
Reported size: 2,424 acres.
Containment: 0%.
Discovered: Aug 23, 2026 9:26 AM PDT.
Updated: Aug 31, 2026 5:36 PM PDT.
Description: 8 Miles NW from SANDPOINT, ID.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: IDCDC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire alertHigh prioritySource: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations
Parker Lake Fire
Parker Lake Fire listed by WFIGS in Boundary County at 1,403 acres.
Reported size: 1,403 acres.
Containment: 0%.
Discovered: Aug 23, 2026 11:46 AM PDT.
Updated: Aug 31, 2026 3:40 PM PDT.
Description: 9 Miles W from Copeland, ID.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: IDCDC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire alertMedium prioritySource: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations
Border Fire
Border Fire listed by WFIGS in Boundary County at 46 acres.
Reported size: 46 acres.
Containment: 20%.
Discovered: Aug 25, 2026 10:48 AM PDT.
Updated: Aug 31, 2026 4:51 PM PDT.
Description: 3 Miles W from Porthill, ID.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: IDCDC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire & safety alertLow prioritySource: Watch Duty Evacuation Updates
Evacuation update for Upper Smith Fire — Boundary County
Upper Smith Fire currently has evacuation information in Boundary County. The highest reported area level is Level 1.
Current evacuation fields from the active Watch Duty incident record.
- Level 1: ParkerCopelandWestside ZoneSmith Creek Zone
Watch Duty updated: Aug 31, 2026 4:48 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the areas described for this incident, not to the entire county.
Confirm boundaries and instructions with local authorities.
No official cougar, bear, wolf, or other dangerous wildlife alerts have been posted for Boundary County.
For an immediate threat, call 911 or the nearest sheriff's office. For non-emergency wildlife conflicts, contact the nearest Idaho Fish and Game regional office.
