Clearwater County Commissioners in process of Disaster Declaration

Clearwater County Commissioners are in process of doing a Disaster Declaration and the state has been notified.

Idaho 511

The Idaho Transportation Department has closed US Highway 12 from milepost 15 near Arrow to milepost 44 near Orofino due to multiple mudslides at mileposts 38 and 39. ITD is also responding to a blocked culvert at milepost 21 that is causing flooding.

Additional reports indicate mudslides at milepost 73 north of Kooskia, and at mileposts 117 and 128 between Kooskia and Powell. In the Orofino area, flooding is also being reported across State Highway 7 north of Orofino at the School Bus Garage.

Crews are actively working these locations. Motorists are advised to avoid the area, expect hazardous conditions, and use caution if travel is necessary.

Check 511 for any updates.

Commissioner Ken Harvey post on Facebook Orofino Community Chats page:

"The Clearwater County Commissioners, along with our Emergency Management Coordinator, are in the process of a Declaration Emergency. This will free up resources and money. This has a process to go through before the Governor receives it. We're all going as fast as possible.

"I just want to acknowledge our Commissioners Secretary Shelly Donner for her hard work and experience of who, what & where to contact during this emergency.

"Please Stay Safe Everyone."

City of Orofino posted on their Facebook page:

"The County has officially declared a State of Emergency. Our city team is "All Hands On Deck" working to mitigate flooding as quickly and safely as possible.

"Right now, crews are actively assessing major choke point areas and deploying resources where they're needed most. We are committed to doing everything we can - and we will continue to do so.

"Please Stay Safe and take time now to prepare for potential impacts, including:

• Power outages
• Road closures
• Additional flooding"

Clearwater County Sheriff's app

US 12 remains closed at Pinkhouse Recreation Area. Other closed roads include: Grangemont at milepost 2, Sunnyside Bench at Rainbow and Bobbitt Bench at US 12. Other roads have small landslides drive with caution.

State, county and city crews are out assessing the situation and mitigating it as they can.

For more photos and videos, see the Orofino Community Chat page on Facebook.