Caldwell Declares Local Disaster Emergency Following Severe Weather

Published on June 27, 2026

Mayor Eric Phillips has declared a local disaster emergency for the City of Caldwell effective June 26, 2026, pursuant to Idaho Code § 46-1011. The declaration is in response to extreme weather conditions that have caused significant impacts across the City of Caldwell. The declaration applies to all areas within Caldwell city limits.

Severe storms beginning June 26, 2026 brought damaging conditions which affected public infrastructure, private property, and essential services throughout the city. Residents of the City of Caldwell have been displaced from their homes due to the storm.

“This declaration allows us to fully mobilize city resources and request additional assistance if needed,” said Mayor Phillips. “Our priority as a city is to protect the safety of our residents, restore essential services, and begin recovery efforts as quickly as possible. Caldwell Police and Fire, as well as other city staff have been working nonstop since the storms started to assure the safety and well-being of those we serve and will continue to do so until the threats from this severe storm end.”

The emergency declaration enables the City to access and deploy all available local emergency resources, coordinate response and recovery efforts across departments and partner agencies, and request assistance from the State of Idaho and federal agencies if necessary.

City crews and emergency personnel are actively assessing damage, clearing debris, and working to restore normal operations. Residents are urged to avoid damaged or hazardous areas, follow all emergency guidance issued by local officials, and report urgent hazards to local authorities.

The City will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.