Spokane-area wildfires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate
Spokane-area wildfires had forced about 60,000 people to evacuate and destroyed at least 600 structures by August 3, disrupting shelter, schools and courts.
Emergency Management
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Cibolo-Area Roads Closed as Cibolo Creek Flooding Prompted Evacuation Warnings
Cibolo Creek rose to approximately 22.5 feet on July 16, prompting a voluntary Guadalupe County evacuation notice, Schertz evacuation orders and closures at crossings serving Cibolo-area travelers.
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Spokane-area wildfires leave hundreds of structures destroyed as evacuations continue
The Old Trails, Fairview and Meadowview fires are being managed as the Spokane Complex after preliminary reports put structure losses at roughly 600 to 640 and evacuations at about 60,000 people.
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Punta Gorda emergency operations center expansion reaches construction-document and pricing stage
Charlotte County says it has received construction documents for the planned Emergency Operations Center and Public Safety Department expansion at 26571 Airport Road in Punta Gorda. Florida Premier Contracting is developing a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the work, while the county still lists the project phase as design development.
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Missouri emergency order for severe storms and flash flooding is set to remain in force through Aug. 10
Missouri’s emergency order for severe storms, flooding and flash flooding activates the state emergency operations plan and is scheduled to end Aug. 10 unless extended.
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Utah emergency declaration covers 3 counties after wildfire impacts and flooding
Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency July 22 for Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties as communities respond to wildfire impacts and dangerous flooding.
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Wildfire smoke alert covered St. Paul as heat index neared 100 degrees
A National Weather Service outlook dated July 15 identified an Air Quality Alert for St. Paul and Ramsey County for the following day, citing smoke moving southeast from northern Minnesota wildfires.
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Carson City schedules Aug. 6 public review of hazard plan addressing cyber risks
Carson City’s updated 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies information-technology security and cyber events among the technological hazards considered in the city’s planning framework.
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Flash Flood Warning issued for St. Louis after 1 to 2 inches of rain
A National Weather Service Flash Flood Warning covered the City of St. Louis until 7:30 p.m. CDT on July 4, 2026, after radar indicated thunderstorms and 1 to 2 inches of rainfall.
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San Antonio seeks public input for hazard-mitigation plan
San Antonio opened a community survey and scheduled three virtual meetings as part of its hazard-mitigation planning process. The survey was scheduled to close July 31, 2026.
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Utah Emergency Declaration Keeps Wildfire-Flood Response Active in 3 Counties
Gov. Spencer Cox’s July 22 declaration activates Utah’s emergency plan for Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties as officials assess washed-out roads, damaged water systems and wildfire-related flood risks.
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Pennsylvania Lawsuit Puts Nearly $6 Million in Emergency Funding at Issue
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s July 23 lawsuit challenges federal election-related grant conditions. It does not change how Pennsylvanians register, vote or have ballots audited.
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Enon Storm Damage Downed Trees, Damaged Homes and Power Lines on July 17
A July 17 storm caused localized damage in Enon near Pleasant Street and North Xenia Road, including snapped trees, damaged homes, vehicles and power lines.
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Westcliffe remains a recovery hub as Aspen Acres reentry continues
Westcliffe remains Custer County’s recovery hub for Aspen Acres reentry cards, road information and fire updates as access changes in phases.
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Oliver Springs Could Benefit From Anderson County Communications Upgrade
Anderson County’s new satellite, LTE and radio systems could support responders serving Oliver Springs during outages, but town deployment is unconfirmed.
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Colorado Wildfire Response Could Cost $266 Million, Early Estimate Shows
A developing 90-day projection places response, suppression and recovery costs for four of Colorado’s largest 2026 wildfires at about $266 million, but the figure is not a final expenditure or appropriation.
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Crystal City Flood Declaration Vote Remains Unconfirmed After July 28
Crystal City’s July 28 council session considered ratifying a July 16 disaster declaration after flooding, evacuations and road closures in affected areas.
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Cotulla Flood Assessment Finds at Least 48 Homes Damaged
Cotulla, Texas — Preliminary assessments found at least 48 damaged homes as flooding kept some La Salle County areas inaccessible and federal aid pending.
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West Virginia seeks expedited disaster declaration as cleanup continues
West Virginia is seeking an expedited federal disaster declaration after July flooding as crews remove debris and damage assessments continue in seven counties.
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Utah: SR-153 through Beaver Canyon closed indefinitely after flooding
Flooding and debris flows damaged SR-153 through Beaver Canyon, cutting off mountain access and leaving UDOT without a reopening timeline.
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Oregon wildfire response expands as Shingle Fire closes Highway 26
Oregon — A July 27 update says the Shingle Fire threatens about 170 homes near Dayville as evacuations, structural protection and a Highway 26 closure remain active.
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What Missouri flood assessments could mean for Ste. Genevieve County
Ste. Genevieve County was named in a July 11 flood advisory but not Missouri’s first assessment list. Here is what residents should watch next.