Prepare for Floods
Flood Safety & Personal Preparedness |
Flood Emergency Plans |
Sign up for Emergency Alerts
Sign up for FREE emergency alerts at BoCo911Alert.com. You can get alerts via home, work, and cell phones, text messages, and email. When a flood watch or warning is issued for your area, seek response information by tuning to local news and visiting www.boulderoem.com.
Buy Flood Insurance Today
Buy flood insurance to protect your property.
Be Flood Smart
www.FloodSmart.gov
Protect Natural Floodplain Functions
The city has adopted regulations for development within streams, wetlands, and water bodies to help preserve and protect these natural resources.
Protect Your Property
Learn more about what steps you can take to Protect Your Property during a flood.
Real-time Flood Gauge
Boulder Creek Surface Water Levels
Flood Watches and Warnings
Flash Flood Watch - Weather conditions may cause flash flooding in the specified area. Be ready to move to higher ground during heavy rainfall.
Flash Flood Warning - Flash flooding is occurring or is imminent in the specified area. Move to higher ground immediately. In some locations and situations, it may be safest to shelter in place on the upper floor of the building.
Flood Protection Guides
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