How Flooding Affects Colorado's Communities

The Takeaways

1. Development near rivers makes Colorado vulnerable to floods.

2. In September 2013, a 1,000-year rainstorm caused catastrophic flooding across the northern Front Range.

3. The total damages from the 2013 flood were approximately $4 billion.

4. A warmer climate will increase the frequency of severe rainstorms capable of causing floods.

5. Communities can take action to improve their resilience to flooding.

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