Flooding

Flooding does not always indicate a problem with the storm drain system.  In many areas, streets, greenbelts, parks, agricultural and other areas are used to convey or store stormwater.  Even during periods of drought, we can experience flooding after heavy rains.  One of the areas prone to flooding in the Grand Valley is Bosley Wash between Clifton and Palisade.  Floodwaters have made Highway 6 between Clifton and Palisade impassable in the recent past and has flooded homes and farmlands.  Studies have been performed on this area for the purpose of alleviating these problems.  Work is anticipated to begin once stormwater utility fees are in place.  The Bosley Wash project is estimated to cost approximately $2.5 million.

The 5-2-1 DA is currently studying other washes in the Grand Valley to determine what measures need to be taken to mitigate flooding of homes and farmlands.  There are proposals to build detention facilities and to correct other structures, such as bridges and culverts.  There are 28 major washes in the Grand Valley to be studied with corrective action to be taken.