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Clark County has two incorporated communities, Dubois (pop. 647) and Spencer (38). The total population for the county in 2000 was 1,022. That is an increase of 34% since 1990.

Transportation

Geography

Land Area: 1,764 square miles

Historical Background

Established February 1, 1919 with its county seat at Dubois. Named for Sam K. Clark, early settler on Medicine Lodge Creek who became the first state senator from Clark County. The city of Dubois was named for U.S. Senator Fred Dubois, a prominent Idaho political figure in early history.

County Seat: Dubois

Severe Weather - 1/6-2/5/89

Event Summary:  A blizzard ripped through eastern Idaho blocking several highways, closing schools, and prompting avalanche warnings.  Severe winds and blizzard conditions kept ranchers from reaching livestock resulting in great losses.

County Summary: Severe winter prompted a disaster declaration from livestock losses resulting from the severe storm in January and February.

The  Idaho Statesman  1 April 89

Severe Weather - 1/1989

Event Summary: A disaster declaration for severe winter.  Heavy snowfall in January and February caused severe livestock losses.

County Summary: Severe winds and blizzard conditions kept ranchers from reaching livestock. One rancher was nearly wiped out.

Idaho Statesman  1 April 89

Flood -  February 10-14, 1962

Event Summary:    $15,000,000.00 - Floods were touched off when prolonged rain and warm temperatures combined to melt mountain snowpacks and send the runoff rushing into the lowlands faster than the still frozen ground could absorb.  A federal disaster declaration was issued  2/14/62 after extensive flooding along the Portneuf River  and its tributaries, The Snake and Teton Rivers, inundating an area from Sugar City to Malad and from Aberdeen to Soda Springs.  Throughout the area, numerous earthen dams and levees collapsed, roads were closed, bridges damaged, houses and businesses flooded.  National Guard and Army Corps of Engineers responded to the areas in hopes of stopping additional flooding.  Damage was estimated at more than $15 million.  Damage to over 1500 homes was reported.

County Summary: 1 home affected by the floods.

The  Idaho Statesman  18 Feb 62

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