Post Falls, ID
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Post Falls is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Kootenai County, ID. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, winter weather, and cold wave.
Storm events near Post Falls
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Post Falls's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Post Falls itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Kootenai County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Post Falls along with the rest of the county, not a Post Falls-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 79.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 86.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 79.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 83.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 22 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 53.5 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 88.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 14 | Very Low |
| Hail | 17.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 84.1 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 95.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 24.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 38.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 92.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Kootenai County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Post Falls, ID at risk of?
Post Falls is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Kootenai County, where Post Falls is located, are landslide, winter weather, and cold wave.
What is Post Falls's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Kootenai County, where Post Falls is located, scoring 95.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Post Falls a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Post Falls carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Kootenai County.
Has Post Falls had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 tornado, 8 hail, 21 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Post Falls since 2016.