Lincoln County, OR. — Lincoln County Emergency Management’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains active as local and state agencies respond to an ongoing landslide that forced the closure of Highway 229 beginning December 12, 2025.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating with partner agencies to assess conditions at the slide site and monitor impacts to nearby residents and infrastructure. Officials report the area remains unstable and dangerous, urging the public to avoid the landslide zone and surrounding areas.
Ten homes were placed under evacuation notice following the slide. Residents who remained within the hazard area were issued additional evacuation recommendations on December 12 as conditions continued to evolve.
The landslide has damaged three structures, including two homes. Authorities are also warning of increased risks along the Siletz River, where elevated water levels and debris pose a danger to the public. Debris has been reported along the riverbanks, in Siletz Bay, and on nearby ocean beaches. Community members are advised not to climb on or attempt to move debris, and to report any items containing personal identification to local law enforcement.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has closed Highway 229 and reports that no timeline is currently available for reopening the roadway. Geotechnical crews must first evaluate the slope and determine stabilization measures before next steps can be identified. There is no nearby detour, and travelers are advised to avoid the area and plan alternate routes.
Officials say emergency managers will continue monitoring conditions and provide updates as more information becomes available. Travelers are encouraged to check TripCheck.com for the latest road conditions before traveling.
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