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Elmore County

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

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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 Elmore 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

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Construction Medium priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: E Montgomery Rd eastbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on E Montgomery Rd eastbound near King Hill Rd to N Sugar Bowl Rd in Elmore County. Alternating one-way traffic.

Bridge construction on E Montgomery Rd Both Directions from King Hill Rd to N Sugar Bowl Rd. Lane Alternating. 8/19/2026 6:00 AM to 11/12/2026 6:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Activities: Reduced to Single Lane, Alternating Direction of Travel.

Traffic impact: Alternating one-way traffic.

WZDx schedule: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM PDT through Nov 12, 2026 5:00 PM PST.

Reported lanes: 1 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 Low priority Source: Idaho 511 WZDx Work Zones

Work zone: S Pine Featherville Rd northbound

Official Idaho 511 work zone on S Pine Featherville Rd northbound near E Sheep Camp Rd to Deer Creek Loop in Elmore County. All lanes remain open.

Road construction on S Pine Featherville Rd Both Directions from E Sheep Camp Rd to Deer Creek Loop. 8/3/2026 7:00 AM to 9/1/2026 8:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day Speed Restriction: 25mph Activities: Expect Delays, Look Out for Flagger, Reduced to Single Lane, Alternating Direction of Travel, Use Caution. Expect Delays: Under 30 minutes

Traffic impact: All lanes remain open.

WZDx schedule: Aug 3, 2026 6:00 AM PDT through Sep 1, 2026 7:00 PM PDT.

Reported lanes: 1 open.

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

Weather Alerts / Red Flag Warnings

1 active
Weather alert High priority Source: National Weather Service

Red Flag Warning issued September 1 at 2:15AM MDT until September 1 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Red Flag Warning for Elmore County.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 422 Sawtooth Range/Northern
Sawtooth NF.

* IMPACTS...Scattered thunderstorms produce frequent dangerous
lightning over an area that can mean extreme initial attack
burdens for wildland fire fighting resources.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered coverage during the afternoon and
evening period. Thunderstorms will during the late night hours
at isolated coverage.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts to 40 mph are possible.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:

- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
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Public health

Health Dept Alerts

7 active
Health Dept alert High priority Source: Idaho Public Health District Notices

Health Advisory: Increase in Cyclosporiasis Cases Reported in Multiple States

Central District Health posted an official public health notice on Jul 13, 2026: Health Advisory: Increase in Cyclosporiasis Cases Reported in Multiple States

This notice is displayed for every county served by Central District Health because the source did not identify a single affected county. HEALTH ALERT NETWORK   Health District 4   Advisory for Healthcare Providers   July 13, 2026     Health Advisory: Increase in Cyclosporiasis Cases Reported in Multiple States     Key Message   A large multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis is ongoing, with more than 1,500 cases reported in Michigan and increases reported in several other…
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Health Dept alert High priority Source: Idaho Public Health District Notices

Health Advisory: Consider Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Patients with Dairy Cattle or Poultry Exposure

Central District Health posted an official public health notice on Jun 16, 2026: Health Advisory: Consider Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Patients with Dairy Cattle or Poultry Exposure

This notice is displayed for every county served by Central District Health because the source did not identify a single affected county. HEALTH ALERT NETWORK – Health District 4 Advisory for Healthcare Providers: Consider Avian Influenza A (H5N1) in Patients with Dairy Cattle or Poultry Exposure  Key Messages  Local Situation: Avian Influenza A (H5N1) has been confirmed in over 80 Idaho dairy premises, including 12 in District 4 currently under ISDA quarantine. Clinical Suspicion: Consider H5N1 infection in…
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Health Dept alert High priority Source: Idaho Public Health District Notices

Health advisories issued for Grasmere Reservoir and the Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike

Central District Health posted an official public health notice on Aug 21, 2026: Health advisories issued for Grasmere Reservoir and the Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike

This notice is displayed for every county served by Central District Health because the source did not identify a single affected county. August 21, 2026 DHW Communications The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Grasmere Reservoir and the Bruneau Arm of CJ Strike, urging caution when recreating in or near the water. DHW works closely with Southwest District Health (SWDH), Central District Health (CDH) and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality…
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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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Health Dept alert Medium priority Source: Idaho Public Health District Notices

Health Advisory: New World Screwworm Detected in the United States

Central District Health posted an official public health notice on Jun 9, 2026: Health Advisory: New World Screwworm Detected in the United States

This notice is displayed for every county served by Central District Health because the source did not identify a single affected county. HEALTH ALERT NETWORK Health District 4 Advisory for Healthcare Providers June 9, 2026 Health Advisory: New World Screwworm Detected in the United States As of June 8, 2026, New World Screwworm (NWS), Cochliomyia hominivorax, has been confirmed in four livestock in Texas and one dog in New Mexico. NWS was eradicated from the United States…
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Health Dept alert Medium priority Source: Idaho Public Health District Notices

Health Advisory: Increased Risk of Severe West Nile Virus and Other Arboviral Diseases in Patients Receiving B Cell-Depleting or B Cell-Modulating Medications

Central District Health posted an official public health notice on Aug 21, 2026: Health Advisory: Increased Risk of Severe West Nile Virus and Other Arboviral Diseases in Patients Receiving B Cell-Depleting or B Cell-Modulating Medications

This notice is displayed for every county served by Central District Health because the source did not identify a single affected county. HEALTH ALERT NETWORK Health District 4 Advisory for Healthcare Providers August 21, 2026 Key Actions for Healthcare Providers Educate patients receiving B cell-depleting or B cell-modulating therapies (particularly anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies) about their increased risk for severe arboviral disease and the importance of mosquito and tick bite prevention. Maintain a high index of suspicion for…
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Fire & public safety

Fire & Safety Alerts

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No fire or safety alerts

No fire or public safety alerts have been posted for this county.

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 Elmore 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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