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Deschutes County

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

10Road Alerts 3Fire & Safety Alerts 0Air Quality Alerts 0Weather / Red Flag Alerts 2Health Dept Alerts 0Wildlife Alerts Deschutes County Non-Emergency Dispatch541-693-6911
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Travel Conditions

5 events / 4 cameras

Road events are assigned using explicit county data or the TripCheck marker coordinate inside official Oregon GIS county boundaries—never a broad distance radius. Feed cache updated Nov 3, 2026, 5:40 PM.

Nearby Road Events

5 nearby
Construction @ Road 18 China Hat South -- Impact: ClosureRoad 18 China Hat South / Closure
3.3 mi away · Updated Apr 1, 2025, 8:55 AM
Construction @ Horse Butte Road (1815) Closed-Forest Boundary -- Impact: ClosureHorse Butte Road (1815) Closed-Forest Boundary / Closure
4.4 mi away · Updated Apr 1, 2025, 9:00 AM
Construction @ Horse Butte Road 1815/Forest Boundary -- Impact: ClosureHorse Butte Road 1815/Forest Boundary / Closure
4.4 mi away · Updated Apr 1, 2025, 9:01 AM
Construction @ China Hat Road 18 Closed -- Impact: ClosureChina Hat Road 18 Closed / Closure
6.3 mi away · Updated Apr 21, 2025, 3:05 PM
Construction @ Forest Boundary-Road 18 China Hat -- Impact: ClosureForest Boundary-Road 18 China Hat / Closure
6.3 mi away · Updated Apr 1, 2025, 8:56 AM

TripCheck Cameras

4 cameras
US97 at Lava Butte / US97 US97 at Lava Butte US97 at Lava Butte / US97 US97 at Lava Butte US97 at Bend Scales NB / US97 US97 at Bend Scales NB US97 at Bend Scales SB / US97 US97 at Bend Scales SB

Road & Weather Reports

4 current
SOUTH OF BENDBare Pavement / Carry Chains or Traction Tires
13.8 mi away · Updated Nov 3, 2026, 3:06 PM
MT BACHELORBare Pavement / Carry Chains or Traction Tires
22.3 mi away · Updated Nov 3, 2026, 3:07 PM
SISTERSBare Pavement / Carry Chains or Traction Tires
38.0 mi away · Updated Nov 3, 2026, 3:05 PM
FORT ROCK JCTBlack Ice / Carry Chains or Traction Tires
39.7 mi away · Updated Dec 7, 2024, 10:10 PM
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Road conditions

Road Alerts

10 active
Road closure High priority Source: ODOT TripCheck

Construction @ China Hat Road 18 Closed -- Impact: Closure

China Hat Road 18 Closed in Deschutes County.

Road Closed-Cabin Butte Area Closure

Impact: Closure
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Road closure High priority Source: ODOT TripCheck

Construction @ Horse Butte Road (1815) Closed-Forest Boundary -- Impact: Closure

Horse Butte Road (1815) Closed-Forest Boundary in Deschutes County.

Road Closed-Cabin Butte Area Closure

Impact: Closure
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Road closure High priority Source: ODOT TripCheck

Construction @ HUNNELL RD -- Impact: Closure

HUNNELL RD in Deschutes County.

Hunnell Rd closed to traffic between Loco Rd and Bowery Ln. Use alternate route.

Impact: Closure
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Road closure High priority Source: ODOT TripCheck

Construction @ Forest Boundary-Road 18 China Hat -- Impact: Closure

Forest Boundary-Road 18 China Hat in Deschutes County.

Road Closed-Cabin Butte Area Closure

Impact: Closure
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Road closure High priority Source: ODOT TripCheck

Construction @ Road 18 China Hat South -- Impact: Closure

Road 18 China Hat South in Deschutes County.

Road Closed-Cabin Butte Area Closure

Impact: Closure
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Road closure High priority Source: ODOT TripCheck

Construction @ Horse Butte Road 1815/Forest Boundary -- Impact: Closure

Horse Butte Road 1815/Forest Boundary in Deschutes County.

Road Closed-Cabin Butte Area Closure

Impact: Closure
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Road alert Medium priority Source: ODOT TripCheck

Agency Assist on US-20

US20, Intersection with The Dalles - California Highway US97 in Deschutes County.

Watch for signage along road for work that is being done off highway.

Impact: No to Minimum Delay
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Road alert Medium priority Source: ODOT TripCheck

Agency Assist on US-20

US20, Intersection with The Dalles - California Highway US97 in Deschutes County.

Watch for signage along road for work that is being done off highway.

Impact: No to Minimum Delay
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Road alert Medium priority Source: ODOT TripCheck

Crash on US-97

US97, 6 miles North of Bend in Deschutes County.

A crash has occurred with minimal delay to traffic. Prepare to slow or move over for worker safety.

Impact: No to Minimum Delay
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Road alert Medium priority Source: ODOT TripCheck

Crash on US-97

US97, 5 miles North of Bend in Deschutes County.

A crash has occurred with minimal delay to traffic. Prepare to slow or move over for worker safety.

Impact: No to Minimum Delay
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Official air quality

Air Quality Alerts

0 active

No active Air Quality Alerts

No official Air Quality Alerts are active for Deschutes County right now.

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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: Oregon Health Authority Public Health Advisories

Statewide Oregon Alert: Cyclosporiasis cases linked to national outbreak reported in Oregon

This is a State Wide Alert for Oregon. Oregon Health Authority posted an official public health notice on Jul 24, 2026: Cyclosporiasis cases linked to national outbreak reported in Oregon

This notice is displayed on every Oregon 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.

Follow the OHA source link for current statewide public health guidance.
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Health Dept alert High priority Source: Oregon Health Authority Public Health Advisories

Statewide Oregon Alert: OHA urges people to limit smoke exposure as wildfire season intensifies

This is a State Wide Alert for Oregon. Oregon Health Authority posted an official public health notice on Jul 24, 2026: OHA urges people to limit smoke exposure as wildfire season intensifies

This notice is displayed on every Oregon 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.

Follow the OHA source link for current statewide public health guidance.
View source on Oregon Health Authority Public Health Advisories
Fire & public safety

Fire & Safety Alerts

3 posted
Fire alert Low priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Lupine Piles 2026 Rx Fire

Lupine Piles 2026 Rx Fire listed by WFIGS in Deschutes County.

Discovered: Nov 3, 2026 3:06 PM PST.
Updated: Nov 3, 2026 3:12 PM PST.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: ORCOC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Fire alert Low priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Newberry Piles 2026 Rx Fire

Newberry Piles 2026 Rx Fire listed by WFIGS in Deschutes County.

Discovered: Oct 28, 2026 3:19 PM PDT.
Updated: Nov 3, 2026 3:12 PM PST.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: ORCOC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Fire alert Low priority Source: NIFC WFIGS Incident Locations

Flat Piles 2026 Rx Fire

Flat Piles 2026 Rx Fire listed by WFIGS in Deschutes County.

Discovered: Nov 3, 2026 4:18 PM PST.
Updated: Nov 3, 2026 4:19 PM PST.
Jurisdiction: USFS.
Protecting agency: USFS.
Dispatch center: ORCOC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
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 Deschutes County.

For an immediate threat, call 911. For non-emergency wildlife conflicts, contact the nearest Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife office at 503-947-6000 or 800-720-6339.

ODFW wildlife safety news and alerts Find the nearest ODFW wildlife office ODFW living with cougars guidance ODFW bear conflict and safety guidance Oregon wildlife reporting resources
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