Little issues a disaster declaration due to flooding in North Idaho

Gov. Brad Little issued a state disaster declaration to support emergency efforts aimed at stabilizing infrastructure and preventing catastrophic washouts in Clearwater and Nez Perce counties.

Intense rainfall from an atmospheric river in March caused flooding, landsides, and debris runoff, a press release said. While the threat of flooding has subsided, local and state teams are continuing to assess damage caused by the event.

“While the immediate threat of flooding has diminished, risks to infrastructure and communities remain,” Little said. “This declaration allows us to support local response efforts to protect Idahoans as we enter spring.”