Public Resources

City of Aurora Many folks think that if they haven’t been flooded yet, they never will be. However, it’s just not so. Aurora’s last significant flood was in September 2013. Additional information about this flood can be found in:

Severe Flooding on the Colorado Front Range
City of Aurora, September Flood Initial Report

Am I at risk of flood?

YES! Every home or property is at some level of risk for flooding.
Call the Public Works Engineer on call at 303.739.7575 for assistance in determining your flood risk.
Other resources for determining flood risk include an interactive map from the Mile High Flood District or this interactive city flood risk map.
For additional information on Knowing Your Flood Risk, click here.

What is Aurora doing to reduce the threat of flooding?

Aurora Water partners with the Mile High Flood District to identify projects to help protect the city from flooding. The status on many of our current projects can be found here.

My park seems to flood easily. Can something be done to prevent this?

Many of Aurora’s parks are intentionally designed to hold flood waters when our storm drain systems are overwhelmed. This has helped protect many neighborhoods from extensive damage. We also use some of our flood retention areas as recreational areas. Here’s a good video that helps explain this.

* The above content came from the Flood Resources page on the City Of Aurora website. Read more here.

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Flood Information

Several Denver neighborhoods experience flooding during rainstorms or after very wet winters when the ground is saturated even in areas where there are no streams nearby. More extreme flooding is also possible in lower-lying areas of town, and some residents are at increased risk of flooding because of their proximity to a major waterway.

The city encourages all residents to be aware of flood risks and take precautions to protect their lives and property. Please use the resources below to understand your flood risk and get information on what you need to do to stay safe.

To get in touch with the Denver Floodplain Group, call: 720.865.3215 for assistance in determining your flood risk.

*The above content came from the Flood Resources page on the City Of Denver website. Read more about Rainstorm Safety Tips, Your Flood Risk, and view mapping resources for your neighborhood and more Flood Safety information: here.

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Floods

Flooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death.

Floods may:

Result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems.
Develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning.
Cause outages, disrupt transportation, damage buildings and create landslides.

If you are under a flood warning:

Find safe shelter right away.
Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
Remember, just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
Stay off bridges over fast-moving water.

Staying Safe During A Flood

Evacuate immediately, if told to evacuate. Never drive around barricades. Local responders use them to safely direct traffic out of flooded areas.
Contact your healthcare provider If you are sick and need medical attention. Wait for further care instructions and shelter in place, if possible. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
Listen to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions regarding flooding.
Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown!
Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning.
Stay inside your car if it is trapped in rapidly moving water. Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car.
Get to the highest level if trapped in a building. Only get on the roof if necessary and once there signal for help. Do not climb into a closed attic to avoid getting trapped by rising floodwater.

*The above content came from the Ready.gov website on flood preparedness. Read more: here.