Northside Fire District

05/29/2026

▶️Post Levy Workshop Posted▶️

The May 27th Post-Levy Workshop has been posted on our YouTube channel. You may view the video here: https://youtu.be/lFvnLCu-vDY

On May 27, 2026, the Nortshide, Westside, and Sagle Fire District Commissioners met at Northside Station 1 for a post-levy workshop to discuss future options...

05/29/2026

🚨Vehicle Fire🚨
US-95/Oneida Dr, Ponderay
NSFD, SFD, B1202
05/29/26, 8:34AM

Northside Fire and Sandpoint Fire Department are responding to a vehicle fire in the Ponderay area. Please avoid the area.


Bonner County Daily Bee
North Idaho News

05/29/2026

🚨Vegetation Fire🚨
300 blk W. Elmira Rd, Sandpoint (Elmira)
NSFD, IDL
05/28/26, 10:25PM

Units are responding to a reported roadside vegetation fire in the Elmira area. Please avoid the area.

⚠️Updates in comment section


Bonner County Emergency Management
Bonner County Daily Bee

05/29/2026

🚨Vehicle Accident🚨
6400 blk Rapid Lightning Rd, Sandpoint
No units currently available
05/28/26, 9:05PM

05/29/2026

⛔️Flash Flood Warning⛔️

Description
The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a

Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Bonner County in the panhandle of Idaho...

Until 1100 PM PDT.

At 858 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sandpoint, Ponderay, Kootenai, Dover and Cocolalla.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

05/29/2026

⛔️Severe Thunderstorm Warning⛔️

The US National Weather Service Spokane Washington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Bonner County until 8:30PM for a storm moving across the county. Take shelter now.
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The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Bonner County in the Panhandle of Idaho... Northwestern Shoshone County in the Panhandle of Idaho...

Until 830 PM PDT.

At 741 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Clark Fork, or 17 miles southeast of Sandpoint, moving southwest at 10 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include... Granite.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN; WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED; MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

05/29/2026

⚠️Special Weather Statement⚠️

The US National Weather Service Spokane Washington has issued a Special Weather Statement for Bonner County. Stay weather aware!

Description..A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central Bonner, northwestern Shoshone and northeastern Kootenai Counties through 815 PM PDT...

At 719 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles south of Clark Fork, or 25 miles north of Pinehurst, moving northwest at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.

Locations impacted include... Magee Ranger Station and Bayview.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight PDT for the Panhandle of Idaho.

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN; MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



Bonner County Emergency Management

05/28/2026

⚠️Severe Thunderstorm Watch⚠️

The US National Weather Service Spokane Washington has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Bonner County effective immediately and continuing through midnight tonight.

This is a weather watch which means there is potential for strong thunderstorms during this time period. Please monitor local social media, news, and Nixle for additional updates if they become necessary.

05/28/2026

👨‍🚒Thank you!👨‍🚒

Northside Fire District would like to express our gratitude toward Stella-Jones, Manager Sam Coles, and their generous support.

This donation enabled us to purchase new rope rescue equipment including clutches, pulleys, and a rescue litter to replace outdated gear and help strengthen our current capabilities. When paired with the equipment we already have, this is a solid step forward in improving our readiness for technical rescue calls.

Support from local businesses like Stella-Jones means a lot to us and directly impacts our ability to serve this community. We appreciate the partnership and the investment to keep our community safe.

Thank you again for your support!

05/27/2026

🔥Wildfire Wednesday, 05/27/26🔥

It's Wildfire Wednesday, and we are talking about factors affecting wildland fire behavior. Fuel, Weather, and Topography are the main factors affecting wildland fire behavior. Interrupting these factors is a top priority, but it is not always easy.