Floodplain Management Program

Where it rains, it can flood—and that includes Mesa County. Flooding occurs when water overflows onto normally dry land. It is the most common natural hazard in Colorado and can occur even in dry, high-desert regions like much of the Western Slope.

A flooded road with trees and mountains in the background.

Learn more about flooding in Mesa County

In Mesa County, floods are commonly caused by:

Heavy rainfall
Rapid snowmelt

Mesa County’s Floodplain Management Program works to improve flood safety and raise awareness about flood protection strategies, such as mitigation and insurance.

We offer:

Property-specific flood risk information
Site visits to assess drainage and flooding issues
Flood protection and grant application advice

For more information, contact Mesa County Floodplain Administrator Carrie Gudorf at web-floodplainmanagement@mesacounty.us.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Visit the FEMA website to find information and resources on emergency management and flood insurance.

Flood Map Service Center

Visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency website for flood maps.

Flooding in the High Desert

Understanding flood risk in Mesa County: A StoryMap from Mesa County Public Works.

National Flood Insurance Program

Resources available on the program from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The Grand Valley Fluvial Hazard Zone

An unofficial map and other additional information.

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Floodplain Management Program

Web-FloodplainManagement@mesacounty.us

Central Services (Engineering)

200 S. Spruce Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Mailing Address

Department 5013
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5001