Laramie County's Flood Hazard
Floodplain Map
Laramie County Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)
Elevation Certificates
Protecting Yourself From Flooding
Flood Insurance
Flood Safety
Flood Warning System
Turn Around Don't Drown Program
National Geodetic Survey Data Explorer
www.floodsmart.gov

Residents in Laramie County that live near the following watersheds may be in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as delineated by the Federal Emergency Management, Agency (FEMA):

  • Allison Draw
  • Childs Draw
  • Crow Creek
  • Dry Creek
  • Horse Creek
  • Little Bear Creek
  • Lodgepole Creek
  • Porter draw

Laramie County would like you to be aware of this potential hazard and what you can do to increase your personal safety and decrease your exposure to property damage during a flood. Flood maps and flood protection references are available at the Laramie County Library. Additional flood information such as Base Flood Elevations for FEMA regulated floodplains, information on flood proofing a building,licensed contractors and information on how to select a contractor can be obtained by visiting with Laramie County Planning Department Staff. This office is located at:

3966 Archer Pkwy
Cheyenne, WY 82009
307-633-4303

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Laramie County's Flood Hazard

Flooding in Laramie County is typically caused by heavy thunderstorm activity which can occur from late spring through early fall. This type of thunderstorm was evidenced most recently on August 1, 1985. This storm event resulted in a 24-hour record rainfall, 12 deaths and $65 million in property damage with significant flooding along Dry Creek and Crow Creek.

Flooding in the SFHA may consist of shallow ponding or overbank flooding and flood depths may exceed two (2) feet. This type of flooding can cause local drainage problems such as backed up sewers and storm sewers designed to drain streets and ponding in certain areas. In some cases, yard ponding will cause or aggravate basement flooding. Flooded streets and yards can cause or aggravate both health and safety issues and disrupt traffic.


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Floodplain Map | See a Map

This map is based on the FEMA 100 year designation.

The Laramie County Floodplain Map is in .pdf format. It can be printed on 36x48 size paper, using a large format printer, it is not recommended to print to smaller paper sizes and smaller printers. The map can be viewed, downloaded or printed from Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Acrobat Reader and wish to obtain it, this link will take you to the Adobe site.


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Laramie County Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM)

These maps have been distributed by FEMA and represent the most recent edition available. The United States Geological Service converted the maps to a form compatible for use in this website. Any FEMA approved changes to these maps, after the date displayed on each panel, may not be included in this presentation format.

The Community Panel Number for Cheyenne is 560030 and for Laramie County it is 560029.

The Laramie County Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) can be downloaded from the links below. The maps are in a PDF format and can be viewed in Adobe Reader. Please click here to get Adobe Reader.

Note: These images may take a long time to download depending on the speed of the Internet connection you are using, because of the large file sizes.You can use the index map to determine which of the FIRM maps you want to download.
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Elevation Certificates

This format represents all certificates that have been completed and filed with the Laramie County Planning Office since March 1, 2002. All Elevation Certificates are in .pdf format, and are designed to be printed on 8.5x11 size paper. If you do not have Acrobat Reader and wish to obtain it, this link will take you to the Adobe site.

To download the current FEMA Elevation Certificate form, click here.

1008 CHRISTINE CIR
1009 MITCHELL PL

109 W ALliSON RD

1110 LAKE PL

1112 LAKE PL

1127 STEPHANIE CT

1128 STEPHANIE CT

1163 STEPHANIE CT

1172 STEPHANIE CT

1180 STEPHANIE CT

1183 STEPHANIE CT
1280 ROAD 136

1810 S FIRST AVE-ACCESSORY

1810 S FIRST AVE-RESIDENCE

1902 AVENUE C

1917 S FIRST AVE

2011 S FIRST AVE

2086 E FOUR MILE RD

2115 S AVENUE B-6

2208 GORDON RD

2412 S SECOND AVE

2416 GORDON RD

2421 S THIRD AVE

2426 PETERSEN DR

2626 FORD RD

314 E NATION RD

3325 HAYES AVE

3706 PIERCE AVE

3876 ROAD 150
4130 ROAD 207

412 E OLE MAVERICK RD

418 E OLE MAVERICK RD

418 E OLE MAVERICK RD – ACCESSORY

503 E OLE MAVERICK RD

505 STAR VALLEY DR

509 E ALliSON RD

515 W COLLEGE DR

5396 ROAD 236

600 E ALliSON RD

604 E ALliSON RD

608 E ALliSON RD

612 E ALliSON RD

613 E OLE MAVERICK RD

613 W COLLEGE DR

616 E ALliSON RD

6270 ROAD 212

6270 ROAD 212 - ACCESSORY

702 ARTESIAN RD

702 E ALliSON RD

704 W COLLEGE DR

706 E ALliSON RD

708 ARTESIAN RD

710 E ALliSON RD-ACCESSORY

710 E ALliSON RD-RESIDENCE

714 E ALliSON RD

714 GOPP CT

7206 BRAEHILL RD

725 GOPP CT
751 AVENUE C-2

751 AVENUE C

800 W FOUR MILE RD-ACCESSORY

800 W FOUR MILE RD-ACCESSORY2

802 E ALliSON RD-ACCESSORY

802 E ALliSON RD-ACCESSORY2

802 E ALliSON RD-RESIDENCE

806 E ALliSON RD

807 E ALliSON RD

809 ARTESIAN RD-ACCESSORY

809 ARTESIAN RD-RESIDENCE

809 SUNRIDGE DR

813 E COLLEGE DR No 6

814 E ALliSON RD

815 SUNRIDGE DR

816 E ALliSON RD

818 GOPP CT

8239 HIDDEN VALLEY DR

834 GOPP CT-MulTIPLE

834 GOPP CT

8633 COWPOKE RD

8806 YELLOWSTONE RD

8908 YELLOWSTONE RD

903 MITCHELL PL

919 DREW CT

919 E PROSSER RD

9000 JACK RABBIT

Additional information and copies of Elevation Certificates may be obtained from the Laramie County Planning Office located at:

3966 Archer Pkwy
Cheyenne, WY 82009
307-633-4303


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Protecting Yourself From Flooding

If you have experienced water problems in the past, you should not wait for the problem to go away. Here are some things you can do:

  • Read about floodproofing and get more information from the Laramie County Library on the measures appropriate for your building.
  • Check out flood insurance coverage.
  • Read about the County's construction and dumping regulations. Follow these rules and report violoations to the Laramie County Planning Department at 633-4303.

Floodproofing:
Floodproofing a structure means altering it so damage from floodwaters will be reduced or eliminated. Different floodproofing techniques are appropriate for various types of buildings.
Use the following as a guidline:

  • If you have a basement, split level or other floor below ground level, read the Homeowner's Guide to Retrofitting: Six Ways to Protect your house from Flooding (FEMA publication 312). This document can be read at the Laramie County Public Library, ordered (for free) from FEMA by calling 800-480-2520 or viewed and downloaded from the FEMA web site.
  • If your structure is on a slab foundation, investigate a low floodwall, berm or "dry floodproofing" (i.e. making the walls watertight and closing all the openings when a flood occurs).
  • If your structure were on a crawlspace, a low floodwall, berm or "wet floodproofing" would be a benefit. "Wet floodproofing" means moving all items subject to damage out of harm's way so water can flow into the crawlspace and not cause any problems.

In addition, FEMA's recent publication, Protecting, Building Utilities From Flood Damage can be viewed or downloaded from the FEMA website.

Emergency Measures:
No matter what kind of building you have, some last minute emergency measures can always help. For example, you could move valuable items (i.e. photos, antiques) or items most damaged by floodwaters (i.e. upholstered furniture) up to a higher level. You can place sandbags or plastic sheeting in front of doorways and other low entry points.

Whatever emergency protection measures you use, it is always best to have a plan written in advance to make sure you do not forget anything after the flood warning has been issued.


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Flood Insurance

Flood Insurance is highly recommended. Remember, even if the last storm or flood missed you or you have done something to protect your structure from water, the next flood could be worse. Most homeowner insurance policies do not cover a property for damage by floodwaters.

Laramie County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. Due to this, insurance agents can sell a flood insurance policy under rules and rates set by FEMA. Any agent can sell a policy and all agents must charge the same rates. In addition, Laramie County participates in the Community Rating System Program through FEMA and has a class 8 rating. This rating allows all flood insurance policy holders to receive a 10% discount on the cost of their policy.

Any home, even one that has experienced flooding, can be covered by flood insurance. Detached garages and accessory buildings are covered under the policy for the lots main structure. Separate coverage can be obtained for the contents of the structure.

* Do not wait for the next flood to buy insurance protection. There is a 30-day waiting period before National Flood Insurance coverage takes effect. Contact your insurance agent for information on rates and types of coverage available.

https://www.fema.gov/national-flood-insurance-program


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Flood Safety

Do not walk through flowing water. Drowning is the number one cause of flood deaths. Currents can be deceptive with six inches of moving water capable of knocking down an individual off their feet. Use a pole or stick to help ensure before going through an area where the water is not flowing.

Do not drive through a flooded area. More people drown in their automobiles than anywhere else. Don't drive around road barriers - the road or bridge may be washed out.

Stay away from power lines and electical wires. The number two flood killer is electrocution as electrical current can travel through water. Report downed power lines to Xcel Engery at 800-895-1999.

Look before you step. After a flood, the ground and floors are covered with debris including broken bottles and nails. Floors and stairs that have been covered with mud can be very slippery.

Be alert for gas leaks. Use a flashlight to inspect for damage. Do not smoke or use candles, lanterns, or an open flame unless you know the gas has been turned off and the area has been ventilated. If you smell gas odor call Xcel Energy at 800-895-2999.

Clean everything that got wet. Typically floodwaters have picked up sewage and chemicals from roads, farms, factories and storage buildings. Spoiled food, flooded cosmetics and medicine can be health hazards. When in doubt, throw them out.

Take good care of yourself. Recovering from a flood is a big job. It is tough on the body and spirit with the emotional effects possibly lasting for an extended period of time. Be alert for signs of anxiety, stress and fatigue.

Additional flood safety information can be obtained at FEMA.

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Flood Warning System

Laramie County has established an early flood warning system. A system of gages will alert officials of raising waters along Dry Creek, Crow Creek, Spring Creek and in the Buffalo Ridge area. The gages are monitored by the National Weather Service and maintained by the United States Geological Service. In the event of a flood emergency, the National Weather Service will alert the weather radio service, 911 Dispatch Center and the Laramie County Emergency Management Department.

Laramie County has established an outdoor warning system that is administered by the Laramie County Emergency Management Department. If sirens are activated, residents are encouraged to go into their homes and access a local affiliated Emergency Alert System (EAS) radio or television station to hear updated information and instruction. The current EAS radio stations are FM KQLF 97.9, KKPL 99.9, KOLZ 100.7, KING 101.9, KRRR 104.9, KLEN 106.3, KKAW 107.03 - AM KGAB 650, KRAE 1480 - and television stations KGWN (CBS) CH 5, KLWY (FOX) CH 10/27, AND KKTU (ABC) CH 8/33.

You may visit the United States Geological Service or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration websites to obtain streamflow information and real time data regarding stream flows impacting Laramie County.

Horse creek near the Laramie and Goshen county line.
Crow creek at 19th in Cheyenne.
https://www.usgs.gov/centers/wy-mt-water/


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