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Clearwater County

County road alerts, weather impacts, closures, construction notices, and local safety resources for Clearwater County.

4Road Alerts 2Fire & Safety Alerts 0Air Quality Alerts 0Weather / Red Flag Alerts 2Health Dept Alerts 0Wildlife Alerts Clearwater County Sheriff Non-Emergency208-476-4521
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Idaho 511

Use the official Idaho 511 map for current road conditions, closures, traffic events, construction, cameras, weather stations, restrictions, and mountain-pass information near Clearwater County.

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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

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Construction Medium priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: SH-11 eastbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on SH-11 eastbound near SH-11 Quartz Creek Bridge in Clearwater County. Alternating one-way traffic.

Bridge construction on SH-11 Both Directions at SH-11 Quartz Creek Bridge. Lanes Alternating. 5/28/2026 7:00 AM to 10/15/2026 7:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: Active all day, Sun: Paused all day Width Restriction: 14ft Activities: Look Out for Flagger, Reduced to Single Lane, Alternating Direction of Travel.

Traffic impact: Alternating one-way traffic.

WZDx schedule: Aug 31, 2026 11:00 PM PDT through Sep 19, 2026 10:59 PM PDT.

Restrictions: Reduced Width: 14 feet.

Reported lanes: 2 alternating flow.

The WZDx record reports workers present in the work zone.

Official source: Idaho 511 WZDx. Confirm current conditions on Idaho 511 before travel.
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Construction Medium priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: SH-11 westbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on SH-11 westbound near SH-11 Quartz Creek Bridge in Clearwater County. Alternating one-way traffic.

Bridge construction on SH-11 Both Directions at SH-11 Quartz Creek Bridge. Lanes Alternating. 5/28/2026 7:00 AM to 10/15/2026 7:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: Active all day, Sun: Paused all day Width Restriction: 14ft Activities: Look Out for Flagger, Reduced to Single Lane, Alternating Direction of Travel.

Traffic impact: Alternating one-way traffic.

WZDx schedule: Aug 31, 2026 11:00 PM PDT through Sep 19, 2026 10:59 PM PDT.

Restrictions: Reduced Width: 14 feet.

Reported lanes: 2 alternating flow.

The WZDx record reports workers present in the work zone.

Official source: Idaho 511 WZDx. Confirm current conditions on Idaho 511 before travel.
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Construction Medium priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: SH-11 northbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on SH-11 northbound near SH-11 Quartz Creek Bridge in Clearwater County. Alternating one-way traffic.

Bridge construction on SH-11 Both Directions at SH-11 Quartz Creek Bridge . Lanes Alternating. 5/28/2026 7:00 AM to 10/15/2026 7:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: Active all day, Sun: Paused all day Width Restriction: 14ft Activities: Look Out for Flagger, Reduced to Single Lane, Alternating Direction of Travel.

Traffic impact: Alternating one-way traffic.

WZDx schedule: Aug 31, 2026 11:00 PM PDT through Sep 19, 2026 10:59 PM PDT.

Restrictions: Reduced Width: 14 feet.

Reported lanes: 2 alternating flow.

The WZDx record reports workers present in the work zone.

Official source: Idaho 511 WZDx. Confirm current conditions on Idaho 511 before travel.
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Construction Medium priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: SH-11 southbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on SH-11 southbound near SH-11 Quartz Creek Bridge in Clearwater County. Alternating one-way traffic.

Bridge construction on SH-11 Both Directions at SH-11 Quartz Creek Bridge . Lanes Alternating. 5/28/2026 7:00 AM to 10/15/2026 7:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: Active all day, Sun: Paused all day Width Restriction: 14ft Activities: Look Out for Flagger, Reduced to Single Lane, Alternating Direction of Travel.

Traffic impact: Alternating one-way traffic.

WZDx schedule: Aug 31, 2026 11:00 PM PDT through Sep 19, 2026 10:59 PM PDT.

Restrictions: Reduced Width: 14 feet.

Reported lanes: 2 alternating flow.

The WZDx record reports workers present in the work zone.

Official source: Idaho 511 WZDx. Confirm current conditions on Idaho 511 before travel.
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Weather alerts

Weather Alerts / Red Flag Warnings

0 active

No active weather alerts

No active weather alerts or Red Flag warnings have been posted for this county.

Public health

Health Dept Alerts

2 active
Health Dept alert High priority Source: 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.
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Health Dept alert High priority Source: 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.
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Fire & public safety

Fire & Safety Alerts

2 posted
Fire alert High priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Moose Mountain Fire

Moose Mountain Fire listed by WFIGS in Clearwater County at 5,487 acres.

Reported size: 5,487 acres.
Containment: 8%.
Discovered: Jul 29, 2026 5:02 PM PDT.
Updated: Aug 31, 2026 4:59 PM PDT.
Description: 27 Miles NE from Pierce, ID.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: IDGVC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Fire & safety alert Medium priority Source: Watch Duty Evacuation Updates

Evacuation update for Moose Mountain Fire — Clearwater County

Moose Mountain Fire currently has evacuation information in Clearwater County. The highest reported area level is Level 2.

Current evacuation fields from the active Watch Duty incident record.
- Level 2: Around Deception SaddleIndependence Creek
Watch Duty updated: Aug 30, 2026 11:42 AM 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.
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Wildlife safety

Wildlife Safety Alerts

0 posted

No wildlife safety alerts

No official cougar, bear, wolf, or other dangerous wildlife alerts have been posted for Clearwater 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.

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