HAILEY, Idaho — Update: Effective at noon on May 31, 2023, the Blaine County Sheriff lifted all evacuation orders and notifications for properties in the Della View subdivision. The Blaine County Sheriff also lifted all evacuation notifications for homes in the Gimlet area on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The previous story from May 16-17 continues below.
The Blaine County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday added three residences to a mandatory flood evacuation order in the Della View subdivision. The order was originally posted Tuesday at the request of the Hailey Fire Department with eight homes included.
Residents included in the mandatory evacuation zone were asked to leave immediately as of 3 p.m. Tuesday. The sheriff's office said residents will not be able to return to the area "until the danger has passed."
The following addresses in the Della View subdivision are placed in "GO," meaning they must leave immediately (shown in green):
- 411 War Eagle Dr.*
- 1050 Triumph Dr.*
- 1051 Triumph Dr.*
- 510 War Eagle Dr.
- 910 War Eagle Dr.
- 911 War Eagle Dr.
- 920 War Eagle Dr.
- 1020 War Eagle Dr.
- 1021 War Eagle Dr.
- 1030 War Eagle Dr.
- 1031 War Eagle Dr.
* added to evacuation order Wednesday
The National Weather Service Pocatello office issued a Flood Warning for parts of the Big Wood River near Hailey on Tuesday. It is going to stay in place until further notice.
Homes shown above in red are placed under a pre-evacuation notice to get "READY." The pre-evacuation status is posted for homes on West Cedar Street, War Eagle Drive, Della Vista Drive, Triumph Drive, Red Elephant and Silver Star, between War Eagle and Cedar Street.
On Thursday afternoon, the Blaine County Sheriff's Office also issued a pre-evacuation notice for homes in the Gimlet area due to flooding. Homes along Wilderness Drive are in the "READY" phase, while residences on Gin Ridge Road are in the "SET" stage.
Those in the "READY" phase should pack the items listed below, according to the sheriff's office:
- People and Pets
- Prescriptions
- Papers & Important Documents
- Pictures
- Personal Electronics & Chargers
- Plastic (credit cards, ATM, & cash)
Homes on Gin Ridge Road are in the "SET" or yellow stage due to loss of power in the area and water on the road. Officials said water in the roadway may impact first responders' access for support.
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