Coeur d'Alene in the Idaho Panhandle faces serious wildfire risk from surrounding forests and flash flooding. The 2021 wildfires created dangerous smoke conditions across the region. Lake Coeur d'Alene creates a unique beautiful but also hazardous environment during major storm events. The city is one of the fastest-growing in the Pacific Northwest creating expanding wildland-urban interface fire exposure in the surrounding Coeur d'Alene National Forest.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
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- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Wildfire / Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 5 |
| Last Major Event | 2021 Wildfires |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | (208) 769-2320 |
| Evacuation Routes | I-90 US-95 ID-41 ID-53 |
| Elevation | 2152 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Kootenai County ID
Idaho · Wildfire / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Moderate Risk