Clearwater County Emergency Management

05/29/2026

We do have a storm starting to reach us but is should be short goring North west at 17:50

05/14/2026

It's a good time of the year to prepare for........

03/11/2026

NOAA alert

This is not as bad as Dec 17th but it can cause some problems Please share
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Idaho and Clearwater Counties
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM
PDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Lower Hells Canyon/Salmon River Region and
Orofino/Grangeville Region.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Next..........

A prolonged Atmospheric River is expected to impact north central Idaho through Saturday, bringing moderate to heavy precipitation. Snow levels will be ranging from 3000 to 6000 feet during the event. The most likely rainfall scenario forecasts 1.25 to 2.75 inches for the valleys of Idaho and Clearwater counties in north central Idaho, and 3.00 to 5.00 inches expected in the mountains, but precipitation will be mainly in the form of snow of 2 to 6 feet.

The rainfall will increase the risk of rock and landslides across north central Idaho. Continue to monitor the latest forecast updates as this system approaches.

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12/12/2025

Todays river datta 12-11-25. Orofino Creek and Clearwater River at Orofino. Tomorrow we may see sunshine in the afternoon. No flooding on the creek or river. Look for rocks and fallen trees on the roadway

12/05/2025

Notice the dates may be changing. That's weather for you

Multiple rounds of inland-penetrating Atmospheric Rivers will target the Northern Rockies starting Sunday. This will be a long-duration event with much warmer-than-normal temperatures and precipitation totals potentially rivaling historic amounts for this time of year.
Impacts:
💧 Potential for widespread roadway ponding & urban flooding 📈 Sharp rises on numerous creeks/streams
🪨 Rock & mudslides are also possible
Before snow levels rise to 5-7k ft regionwide, prepare for messy wet weather and potential flooding!

12/05/2025

12-5-2025 ...NOAA Weather Service just called me to let me know that the rain will continue but this upcoming Tuesday through Thursday we will get a lot of rain in the valley and in the mountains. In the valley around 3 to 5 inches, which is very rare. And in the higher elevations they are looking at 10 inches on top of any snow. Snow may happen at the highest elevations.

Things to consider. Check the drainage around your home. Make sure the water has a direction to go.

Now do remember this is weather and it can change

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08/13/2025

If you heard a Boom early this morning (8-13-25) what you heard was a small earthquake near Orofino it was a 2.3 magnitude

Often you wont feel a small earthquake but it will make a sound.

It was at 46.423N 116.318W and was 13,123 feet deep

If you heard it and or felt it let me know and about what time you did.

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08/13/2025

08/06/2025

CLEARWATER COUNTY’S & CITY'S FLOOD MAPS ARE CHANGING
Attend the flood risk open house to ask questions and speak with a specialist

JOIN US: AUGUST 21st
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
A short presentation by FEMA will take place around 6 p.m.

It will be at
Fiesta En Jalisco Banquet Room
203 Johnson Avenue
Orofino, ID 83544

07/04/2025

Have a Safe 4th of July