09/21/2026
COMMUNITY NOTICE
Fort Hall Service Unit Clinic
Severe Weather / Water Leakage Update
Following severe weather and torrential rainfall on Friday, September 18, 2026, the Fort Hall Service Unit Clinic experienced water entry affecting the conference room. The IHS Clinic had to close temporarily Friday morning with services available that afternoon.
Initial reports indicated a possible partial roof collapse. After further assessment, it was confirmed that the roof did not collapse. Water entered the building and damaged ceiling tiles and insulation above the conference room.
The source of the water intrusion was identified as a hail dam that caused water to leak around a lower roof drain located above the affected area.
Damaged ceiling tiles and insulation have been removed. Facilities Management staff have begun water mitigation and drying activities, including extracting water from the carpet and placing fans in the affected room.
No injuries or additional hazard exposures were reported as a result of this incident.
Portland Area Health Facilities Engineering has been coordinating with Fort Hall Service Unit Facilities Management to identify and implement appropriate immediate repairs and measures to reduce the likelihood of similar water intrusion during future severe weather.
Facilities staff will continue to monitor the affected area during subsequent rainfalls or other precipitation for evidence of additional leakage throughout the facility.
The Fort Hall Service Unit will develop a permanent repair strategy and take appropriate corrective actions to address the source of the leak and reduce the potential for recurrence which may extend into 2027 based on amical weather conditions.
We appreciate the everyone’s understanding while repairs and preventive measures have been completed. Patient services at IHS and Tribal Health have been available during regular business hours since the afternoon of Friday, September 18th!
Thank you,
Fort Hall Indian Health Service Team
