Jefferson County
County road alerts, weather impacts, closures, construction notices, and local safety resources for Jefferson County.
Travel Conditions
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Road Alerts
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Weather Alerts / Red Flag Warnings
Air Quality Alert issued July 24 at 11:08AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Air Quality Alert for Jefferson County.
Advisory until noon PDT Monday.
For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region
combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach
unhealthy levels.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate
heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
For additional information...please visit the Web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Health Dept Alerts
Statewide Oregon Alert: Oregon reports measles outbreak; new wastewater dashboard tracks measles virus by county
This is a State Wide Alert for Oregon. Oregon Health Authority posted an official public health notice on Feb 19, 2026: Oregon reports measles outbreak; new wastewater dashboard tracks measles virus by county
Follow the OHA source link for current statewide public health guidance.
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
Follow the OHA source link for current statewide public health guidance.
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
Follow the OHA source link for current statewide public health guidance.
Statewide Oregon Alert: PT Organics Limited Recalls Select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree Pouches Due to the Potential for Soft Plastic to Enter
This is a State Wide Alert for Oregon. FDA posted a food recall or safety advisory explicitly relevant to Oregon: PT Organics Limited Recalls Select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree Pouches Due to the Potential for Soft Plastic to Enter the Finished Product
July 21st, 2026, PT Organics Limited of Lake Oswego, Oregon is voluntarily recalling select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4 oz. (113 g) pouches because of an internal packaging defect that may result in the presence of a strand of soft, food-grade plastic in the finished pro
Cyanobacteria precaution - Haystack Reservoir
Oregon Health Authority lists an active precaution for Haystack Reservoir in Jefferson County, dated 5/15/2026.
Cyanobacteria precaution - Lake Billy Chinook
Oregon Health Authority lists an active precaution for Lake Billy Chinook in Jefferson County, dated 6/29/2026.
Cyanobacteria precaution - Suttle Lake
Oregon Health Authority lists an active precaution for Suttle Lake in Jefferson County, dated 6/18/2026.
Fire & Safety Alerts
Bench evacuation areas — Jefferson County
Oregon OEM maps 12 evacuation zone(s) for Bench. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: bench — NW 10- W (Fire; estimated population 30)
- Level 3: Bench — NW 17-W (Fire; estimated population 60)
- Level 3: bench — NW14-W (Fire; estimated population 53)
- Level 2: bench — ne13-e (Fire; estimated population 15)
- Level 2: bench — nw 12-e (Fire; estimated population 45)
- Level 2: bench — nw 14-M (Fire; estimated population 12)
- Level 2: BEnch — NW 17- M (Fire; estimated population 15)
- Level 1: bench — nw 15--e (Fire; estimated population 65)
- Level 1: bench — NW 16-W (Fire; estimated population 55)
- Level 1: Bench — NW 17-e (Fire; estimated population 32)
- Level 1: bench — nw14-E (Fire; estimated population 96)
- Level 1: Bench — NW4 (Fire; estimated population 88)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 26, 2026 1:48 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Brewer Fire evacuation areas — Jefferson County
Oregon OEM maps 12 evacuation zone(s) for Brewer Fire. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: Brewer Fire — se 15- e (Fire)
- Level 3: Brewer Fire — SE 16 (Fire; estimated population 53)
- Level 3: Brewer Fire — SE 17 se (Fire; 2 structure(s))
- Level 3: Brewer Fire — SE 17 SW (Fire; 3 structure(s))
- Level 2: Brewer Fire — se 15- m (Fire; estimated population 15)
- Level 2: Brewer Fire — SE 17 2 (Fire)
- Level 2: Brewer Fire — SE 18-NW (Fire)
- Level 2: Brewer Fire — SE 20- e (Fire; estimated population 35)
- Level 1: Brewer Fire — SE 15- w (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 1: Brewer Fire — SE 17 N (Fire; 1 structure(s))
- Level 1: Brewer Fire — SE 18-W (Fire)
- Level 1: Brewer Fire — se 20-m (Fire; estimated population 10)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 26, 2026 1:48 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Crosswhite evacuation areas — Jefferson County
Oregon OEM maps 6 evacuation zone(s) for Crosswhite. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: Crosswhite — NE 15 S East (Fire; estimated population 7)
- Level 3: Crosswhite — NE 18 E (Fire; 2 structure(s))
- Level 3: CrossWhite — SE 18 (Fire; 1 structure(s))
- Level 2: Crosswhite — NE 15-M2 (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 2: Crosswhite — NE 15-SM (Fire)
- Level 1: Crosswhite — NE15-1M (Fire; estimated population 2)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 26, 2026 1:48 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
CWTS- Beachcomb 2026 evacuation areas — Jefferson County
Oregon OEM maps 8 evacuation zone(s) for CWTS- Beachcomb 2026. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: CWTS- Beachcomb 2026 — Campus (Fire; 60 structure(s))
- Level 3: CWTS- Beachcomb 2026 — Elmer Quinn (Fire; 8 structure(s))
- Level 3: CWTS- Beachcomb 2026 — Greeley Heights (Fire; 152 structure(s))
- Level 3: CWTS- Beachcomb 2026 — Museum (Fire; 4 structure(s))
- Level 3: CWTS- Beachcomb 2026 — Shitike Creek (Fire; 11 structure(s))
- Level 3: CWTS- Beachcomb 2026 — Tenino Apartments (Fire; 61 structure(s))
- Level 3: CWTS- Beachcomb 2026 — Trailer Court/Senior (Fire; 109 structure(s))
- Level 3: CWTS- Beachcomb 2026 — West Hills (Fire; 127 structure(s))
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 25, 2026 7:17 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
CTWS- Beachcomb 2026 evacuation areas — Jefferson County
Oregon OEM maps 1 evacuation zone(s) for CTWS- Beachcomb 2026. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: CTWS- Beachcomb 2026 — Tenino Valley Zone (Fire; 45 structure(s))
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 25, 2026 6:47 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
CTWS- Beachcomb Fire 2026 evacuation areas — Jefferson County
Oregon OEM maps 4 evacuation zone(s) for CTWS- Beachcomb Fire 2026. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: CTWS- Beachcomb Fire 2026 — Dry Hollow (Fire; 8 structure(s))
- Level 3: CTWS- Beachcomb Fire 2026 — Jackson Trail (Fire; 20 structure(s))
- Level 3: CTWS- Beachcomb Fire 2026 — Lower Seekseequa (Fire; 16 structure(s))
- Level 3: CTWS- Beachcomb Fire 2026 — Upper Seekseequa (Fire; 19 structure(s))
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 25, 2026 5:18 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Akawa Butte evacuation areas — Jefferson County
Oregon OEM maps 16 evacuation zone(s) for Akawa Butte. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: Akawa Butte — Akawa Butte Fire L3 (Fire)
- Level 3: Akawa Butte — Camp Sherman Eastern 3 (Fire)
- Level 3: Akawa Butte — LBC 6 White-N (Fire; estimated population 58)
- Level 3: Akawa Butte — LBC Public Lands 3 (Fire; estimated population 17)
- Level 3: Akawa Butte — LBCPL 2 (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 3: Akawa Butte — LBCPL-E (Fire)
- Level 3: Akawa Butte — LBCPL-W (Fire)
- Level 2: Akawa Butte — Akawa Butte Fire L2 (Fire; estimated population 5)
- Level 2: Akawa Butte — Camp Sherman Basin 2 (Fire)
- Level 2: Akawa Butte — Camp Sherman Eastern Border (Fire)
- Level 2: Akawa Butte — LBC Public Lands 3- Middle (Fire; estimated population 7)
- Level 1: Akawa Butte — Akawa Butte Fire L1 (Fire; estimated population 5)
- Level 1: Akawa Butte — Camp Sherman Basin (Fire; estimated population 1186)
- Level 1: Akawa Butte — CRPL2- W (Fire)
- Level 1: Akawa Butte — LBC 4B (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 1: Akawa Butte — LBC 6 White-E (Fire)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 25, 2026 11:17 AM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Box Springs evacuation areas — Jefferson County
Oregon OEM maps 4 evacuation zone(s) for Box Springs. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: Box Springs — SE 19 (Fire; 2 structure(s))
- Level 2: Box Springs — NE 15-N East (Fire; 2 structure(s))
- Level 2: Box Springs — NE 18 W (Fire)
- Level 1: Box Springs — NE 15-16 East (Fire; estimated population 10)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 26, 2026 1:48 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Bench Fire evacuation areas — Jefferson County
Oregon OEM maps 18 evacuation zone(s) for Bench Fire. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: Bench Fire — Lake Simtustus (Fire)
- Level 3: Bench Fire — NW 13- W (Fire; estimated population 40)
- Level 3: Bench Fire — NW 9-W (Fire; estimated population 20)
- Level 3: Bench Fire — NW10- W (Fire)
- Level 3: Bench Fire — Pelton Regulating Dam (Fire; estimated population 43)
- Level 3: Bench Fire — SW 17-N (Fire; estimated population 55)
- Level 2: Bench Fire — Bench-South (Fire; estimated population 475)
- Level 2: Bench Fire — NW 10- E (Fire; estimated population 12)
- Level 2: Bench Fire — NW9- E (Fire; estimated population 40)
- Level 2: Bench Fire — Pelton Dam (Fire)
- Level 2: Bench Fire — SW 17-S (Fire; estimated population 209)
- Level 1: Bench Fire — Bench-South 1 (Fire; estimated population 1133)
- Level 1: Bench Fire — NW 16- SM (Fire; estimated population 17)
- Level 1: Bench Fire — NW 5 (Fire; estimated population 25)
- Level 1: Bench Fire — NW16-NM (Fire)
- Level 1: Bench Fire — NW9-E2 (Fire; estimated population 12)
- Level 1: BEnch Fire — SW 21-N (Fire; estimated population 10)
- Level 1: Bench Fire — SW 23- N (Fire; estimated population 2)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 26, 2026 1:48 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
10 mile fire evacuation areas — Jefferson County
Oregon OEM maps 3 evacuation zone(s) for 10 mile fire. The highest mapped zone is Level 3; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 3: 10 mile fire — NE12/13 (Fire; estimated population 45)
- Level 2: 10 mile fire — NE12-S (Fire; estimated population 27)
- Level 1: 10 mile fire — 10 mile fire south (Fire; estimated population 5)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 23, 2026 2:32 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
0579 Ten Mile Fire
0579 Ten Mile Fire listed by WFIGS in Jefferson County at 4,834 acres.
Containment: 77%.
Discovered: Jul 23, 2026 12:18 AM PDT.
Updated: Jul 26, 2026 5:26 PM PDT.
Description: 9 Miles NE from Madras, OR.
Protecting agency: BLM.
Dispatch center: ORCOC.
Fire cause: Natural.
Beachcomb Fire
Beachcomb Fire listed by WFIGS in Jefferson County at 13,648 acres.
Containment: 0%.
Discovered: Jul 23, 2026 6:05 PM PDT.
Updated: Jul 26, 2026 5:29 PM PDT.
Description: 4 Miles S from Warm Springs, OR.
Jurisdiction: BIA.
Protecting agency: BIA.
Dispatch center: ORWSC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Bench Fire
Bench Fire listed by WFIGS in Jefferson County at 20,180 acres.
Containment: 0%.
Discovered: Jul 23, 2026 3:06 PM PDT.
Updated: Jul 26, 2026 7:39 PM PDT.
Description: 4 Miles S from Warm Springs, OR.
Jurisdiction: BIA.
Protecting agency: BIA.
Dispatch center: ORWSC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
0494 Akawa Butte Fire
0494 Akawa Butte Fire listed by WFIGS in Jefferson County at 27,222 acres.
Containment: 5%.
Discovered: Jul 16, 2026 1:41 PM PDT.
Updated: Jul 26, 2026 5:24 PM PDT.
Description: 13 Miles NE from SISTERS, OR.
Protecting agency: DOF.
Dispatch center: ORCOC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
0433 Brewer Fire
0433 Brewer Fire listed by WFIGS in Jefferson County at 51,308 acres.
Containment: 5%.
Discovered: Jul 15, 2026 4:29 PM PDT.
Updated: Jul 26, 2026 7:55 PM PDT.
Description: 15 Miles E from MADRAS, OR.
Protecting agency: DOF.
Dispatch center: ORCOC.
Fire cause: Undetermined.
Jefferson County evacuation zones
Oregon OEM maps 6 evacuation zone(s) for Jefferson County evacuation zones. The highest mapped zone is Level 2; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 2: Official mapped evacuation area (Fire)
- Level 2: Official mapped evacuation area (Fire)
- Level 2: Official mapped evacuation area (Fire)
- Level 2: Official mapped evacuation area (Fire)
- Level 1: Official mapped evacuation area (Fire; estimated population 2)
- Level 1: Official mapped evacuation area (Fire)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 25, 2026 2:48 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Pat's Cabin Fire evacuation areas — Jefferson County
Oregon OEM maps 1 evacuation zone(s) for Pat's Cabin Fire. The highest mapped zone is Level 2; this does not apply to the entire county.
- Level 2: Pat's Cabin Fire — NE 17 (Fire; estimated population 7)
Most recently edited in the Oregon OEM layer: Jul 17, 2026 6:17 PM PDT.
The highest level applies only to the listed mapped zones, not to the entire county. Evacuation boundaries can change quickly; follow local sheriff or emergency management instructions.
Wildlife Safety Alerts
No wildlife safety alerts
No official cougar, bear, wolf, or other dangerous wildlife alerts have been posted for Jefferson 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.
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