Flood Safety#
Exercise caution near rivers and streams
- Conditions can change very quickly - recreational activities are not advised, due to swift current, cold temperatures, flooded vegetation and the presence of a significant amount of debris.
 - Follow all trail closure signage and recommended safety guidelines. Click here for trail closure information.
 - Banks may be unstable due to erosion.
 - If caught in fast-moving water, float feet first in a half-sit position.
 - If someone else is caught, reach out or throw a rope. Do not go into the water yourself.
 
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- Use caution when driving. Cars or other vehicles do not provide adequate protection from floodwaters.
 - DO NOT drive through floodwaters.
 - Swiftly moving shallow water can be deadly. Floodwaters typically move much faster than it appears and can carry large, dangerous debris.
 
Report blocked drains
- Please call 970-221-6700 to report blocked stormwater drains.
 
More information
- Flood Warning System: Real time information on rainfall, stormwater runoff and weather conditions.
 - Weather.gov: Monitor weather changes.
 - NOCO Alerts: Sign up for Larimer County's Emergency Alert System. We can't warn you, if we can't reach you.
 - Floodplain Maps & Documents: View Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and City floodplain maps to determine if your property is in a floodplain.
 - Fort Collins Utilities Stormwater: Information about flood protection, drainage basins and stormwater quality.
 - Healthy Homes: Information about mold mitigation and cleanup tips following a flood.
 
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