We appreciate your interest in this important study. This Web site contains a wealth of information about the study, technical data, the project team and the opportunities for public involvement. Use the following links to help you navigate through this site:

• Introduction
• Current Study Results
• Status and Next Steps  
• Interactive Flood Maps
• Meetings 
• News and Updates
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Public Involvement
• Contact Us

Recent Events/Meetings:

•  The Risk Assessment Report, dated Jan. 2, 2008, has been completed in order to support subsequent flood mitigation planning. Flood mitigation planning will begin as soon as practical after the flood study results have been accepted by FEMA, Boulder County, the city of Boulder and other agencies.  
• New interim floodplain regulations went into effect starting Jan. 1, 2008.
  •  A letter to property owners affected by the new floodplain regulations was sent out on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2007. 
• On Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, the project team presented an  update to City Council on recent developments and the next steps of the study.
• The  FEMA Transmission Letter was sent to Dave Jula on Sept. 5, 2007.
• Flood mapping study was submitted to FEMA on Aug. 23, 2007
  •  Climatology and Hydrology Report - 2007-05 FEMA Submittal
  •  Hydraulic Modeling Report - 2007-05 FEMA Submittal
• On April 17, 2007, the project team presented the most recent study materials to City Council during a public hearing. City staff recommended that the flood study results be submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). City Council unanimously approved the plans.  The plans have been sent to FEMA for their review and approval.
• At a March 22, 2007 Planning Board meeting, the project team presented the most recent study materials during a public hearing.

During the 9- to 12- month FEMA review period, staff will regulate to the study results for all annexation and development proposals.

In addition and pursuant to the city's participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, the city will not remove any property or strucutres from the floodplain until FEMA completes its review. In essence, during the FEMA review period, the city will regulate to the more restrictive flood condition between the existing regulatory mapy and the proposed study results/maps.

After FEMA completes its review of the mapping study, it will solicit public comment as part of its review process. It is anticipated that FEMA will complete their review in early 2009.

 The Risk Assessment Report, dated Jan. 2, 2008, has been completed in order to support subsequent flood mitigation planning. Flood mitigation planning will begin as soon as practical after the flood study results have been accepted by FEMA, Boulder County, the city of Boulder and other agencies.

Currently, funding has been included in the city's CIP in 2008-2011 to complete the risk assessment and the flood mitigation planning effort. Also, $3 million has been proposed in the city's 2011 budget to help fund flood mitigation improvements, although specific improvements are yet to be determined.  The city is also pursuing federal funding to help offset the cost of flood mitigation planning and flood mitigation project construction.

It is anticipated that the focus of these efforts will be primarily to mitigate the impacts of flooding in the West Valley, an area to the west of the main South Boulder Creek channel within developed areas of the city, where flood impacts were previously not identified and substantial urban development has since occurred.