People falsely warned of flash flooding due to a reported potential failure at the Post Falls Dam
Post Falls, ID - The Post Falls Dam did not fail.
On Saturday, August 27th, 2022, the City of Post Falls, Idaho, issued a flash flood warning for the area downstream of the Post Falls Dam due to a false report of a potential dam failure. The warning was issued based on information from the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR), which had received a report of a potential failure at the dam.
The evacuation was lifted after about 2 hours.
However, after further investigation, it was determined that the report was false and that the dam was not in danger of failing. The flash flood warning was then lifted at approximately 11:30 AM.
Officials apologized and false reports are a reminder of the responsibility to get valid info.
The City of Post Falls and the IDWR apologized for the false alarm and said that they are investigating how the false report was made. The incident is a reminder of the importance of getting accurate information before making decisions that could affect public safety.
Here are some tips for staying safe during a flood:
- Stay away from flooded areas.
- Do not drive through flooded areas.
- If you must walk through floodwaters, use a sturdy stick to help you keep your balance.
- Be aware of downed power lines and other hazards.
- If you are in a building that is flooding, move to higher ground.
- If you are caught in a flash flood, try to climb to higher ground or find a sturdy object to hold onto.
