City of Englewood : Survey Result

COMMON FLOOD ISSUES - SURVEY RESULT

Through the execution and analysis of a public survey of over 4,000 people (via letters, emails, and postcards, with 55 responses) and through site visits to over 500 individual homes, the Calibre team developed a list of the most commonly noted flood-related issues. We cataloged over 400 citizen photos, mapped more than 50 flooding locations, hosted a public meeting to discuss floodproofing and risks, and contacted nearly 45 individual citizens to discuss risks.

The main flood concerns identified by the survey and site walks are summarized by the interactive Google Map at right.

This interactive map shows key locations of flooding as determined by modeling, citizen input, and City records. It also includes images, comments about flooding, basin boundaries, and other relevant information. This map can be used to see how reported flooding relates to the Areas of Probable Flooding in the 100-Year Event and to see where different citizens have been reporting flooding throughout the basin areas.

SPECIFIC FLOOD CONCERN

The lists below describe the types of flooding and flood concerns identified by the surveys and site walks, as well as other noted flood-related discussion drawn from the surveys and interaction with citizens.

FOUNDATION FLOODING

YARD/STREET FLOODING

RESIDENT FLOOD CONTROL

BASEMENT FLOODING

Water entering through windows, vents, doors, other openings
Water against basement windows
Water rushing into living space
Water entering through egress windows
Houses with lower grade elevation than neighbors are flooded
Up to 8 feet of water
Water pooling up to 8” in basements
Damage to baseboards, carpets, walls, furniture, etc.
Some homes do not have basements, so main rooms flood
Flooding via stairwell into basement
Flooding into crawl spaces
Hail broke basement windows and caused flooding

STORM INFRASTRUCTURE

FLOOD FREQUENCY

ALLEY BLOCKAGE

GARAGE FLOODING

The images below were provided by citizens of Englewood and/or the City of Englewood in response to the survey discussed herein. Credits can be found at the bottom of this page.

A metal footbridge is nearly submerged by fast-moving, muddy floodwater in a park, with trees and grass visible in the background.

A black car is partially submerged and driving through a flooded residential street, with strong currents of muddy water surrounding it and nearby houses and sheds in the background.

Floodwaters cover a residential yard and street, nearly reaching a white house in the background. Trees stand in the deep, fast-moving water, and mist rises, suggesting ongoing heavy rainfall.

Floodwater flows across a residential street, partially submerging a street sign and covering the road near a white house with blue trim.

Floodwater covers the ground outside a small shed and fenced yard area, partially submerging chairs and outdoor items. Dense trees and a house are in the background. A metal rail is visible in the foreground.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF FLOODING

Washington Street between Yale and Amherst
4100 block of S Broadway
Alley between 4100 and 4200 S Broadway
Alleys at S Ogden going north from E Cornell (2900-3000)
2980 S Ogden (illegal wall)
Infrastructure under S Ogden
Rotolo Park
Radcliff Avenue from Rotolo Park to cul-de-sac
4400 Block of S Huron
Oxford and Santa Fe
Dartmouth and Santa Fe
Barde Park/Charles Hay School
Alley south of Tufts between Lincoln St and S Broadway
Corners at Mansfield and Inca
4000 block of Jason Street
Alley behind 4100 Lincoln St
Quincy Avenue at Jason
Sherman Street
Areas next to newly developed lots
Alleys along Acoma (specifically at 4600 block)
S Acoma Street
S Clarkson and S Clarkson Circle at Amherst

Lipan Street
Along Quincy and Navajo
Along the green belt
Gutters at the corner of Stanford and Delaware
Downstream of All Souls Catholic Church
Drains at Corona downstream of Dartmouth
Drains at Corona and Cornell
Downing Street
Broadway and Floyd
Hampden at Big O Tires
Radcliff Avenue at 1200 Block
S Windermere between Lehigh and Oxford
Street at 4600 Grant
Temporary manmade culvert at 4660 Bannock
Paved yard two houses down of 4660 Bannock
Former City Ditch
Radcliff and Lipan
South side of Stanford from east to west
Alleys on Stanford between Cherokee and Bannock
North on Sherman from Dartmouth past Cornell
Corner of S Lincoln and Amherst

INDIVIDUAL HOMEOWNER FLOODING

In order to quantify and identify flood problems within the study area, Calibre conducted a survey of local residents. The survey yielded a number of areas of concern, and Calibre provided additional one-on-one and public meetings to learn more about the flooding and to educate the public on residential flood proofing.

2900 BLOCK OF OGDEN

The residents at this location have lived at the property for 43 years.

Flooding has only occurred in the past 11 years, getting worse as more development is finished to the southeast of this property
The owner before the current resident had built a tasteful brick wall around the back of the house to protect the ground-level windows from water
Flooding occurs at this property mainly because of a lack of drainage in the back alley. There is an inlet in the alley behind the house that is insufficient
In recent years, two additional storm lines have been installed to deposit runoff into the inlet box in front of this property
The resident noted that if the two additional lines had run directly into the inlet across the street, the outlet pipe is bigger and would likely handle the additional flows, as opposed to the smaller pipe within the inlet box directly in front of the property
A neighbor to the south had built a concrete wall around the back of the property in the past; after the wall was built, the residents at 2960 S Ogden noted higher flooding depths (up to 10" more than previous floods)
This resident noted upwards of 40" of water in the garage during the large storm event of 2018

Water streams down into a brick-lined well or pit, with wet leaves and debris scattered on the steps and floor inside, creating a wet and muddy environment.

A small, rectangular glass block window set in a red brick wall near the ground. The window is bordered by a wooden fence on the left and a pipe running vertically along the wall. Brick pavers cover the ground.

A brick garden bed along the side of a house with some snow on the ground and in the bed, a green extension cord, patio chair, and leafless bushes are visible in a wintery backyard scene.

A snowy alley with a wooden fence, a pile of dried plants, and a pallet leaning against the fence. Part of a person’s leg is visible on the left side. The address number 2960 is on a sign.

A narrow, muddy alleyway with patches of snow and tire tracks runs alongside a wooden fence. Dry plants and bare trees line the edge, with scattered leaves and footprints visible in the snow.

A narrow outdoor walkway next to a brick house is covered in patchy snow. A blue hose hangs from the wall, and a grill with a cover is in the background. A small retaining wall leads to a lower window.

4600 BLOCK OF ACOMA

The owner of this location usually rents the property to two sets of tenants, one in the upstairs area and one set in the basement.

The recent flooding in 2018 rendered the basement uninhabitable. Renovations are ongoing.
The upstairs area was not impacted
Water broke one egress window and one other window into the basement, flooding the area to the ceiling; the resident was able to escape before the water got too high
All carpeting, drywall, furniture, wiring and plumbing is being renovated to mitigate damage due to the floods
The stairwell to the basement also flooded, eventually leaving the basement filled with water during the flood
A small step had been built around the stairwell that would keep out smaller floods, but this home experienced nearly 3.5' of flooding

Exposed wooden wall studs and pipes beneath a staircase, next to a water heater tank in a partially constructed or renovated building. Plastic sheeting covers part of the area.

A set of dark wooden stairs in a house under construction or renovation, surrounded by exposed wooden beams and insulation, with an orange extension cord running up the steps.

A bare room with exposed wooden framing, partially painted gray and white walls, a boarded-up window, and an unfinished concrete floor. The ceiling shows wooden beams and a single light fixture.

A basement window with a metal window well is set in a wall with peeling paint and cracks, allowing sunlight to partially illuminate the dim room.

A partially open white door in a dimly lit room leads to a small concrete area with scattered leaves. A large wooden board leans against the wall beside the door, and unfinished ceiling beams are visible overhead.

A partially demolished basement room with exposed wooden ceiling beams, peeling and damaged walls, visible plumbing pipes, and two windows—one taped over with blue plastic.

Concrete steps lead down to a basement entrance, surrounded by a concrete wall and green metal railing. The ground above has patches of snow and fallen leaves.

A snow-covered yard with footprints, a green-railed porch, and a beige house. Dead plants line the foundation, and a black window well cover sits against the house. Leafless branches cast shadows on the siding.

Two people stand outside on a snowy sidewalk near a round concrete area bordered by rocks. One persons shadow is visible on the ground. There is a green metal railing and building wall in the background.

A snowy backyard with a wooden fence, two raised garden beds, and a gas meter along the side of a house. Some rocks are partially buried in snow near the house. Leafless trees are visible in the background.

A partially open white door on a small white building with a wheelbarrow, shovel, and black bags on the ground nearby. A patchy lawn and another house with utility meters are visible in the background.

A white door and wall with a visible line of dirt or mud, indicating past flooding. A bicycle, a grill lid, a cinder block, and some clutter are on the ground beside the door.

1200 BLOCK OF RADCLIFFE

The residents at this location have lived at this property for 32 years.

The recent flood cause tens of thousands of dollars in damages to cars, furniture, carpeting and other household appliances
This house does not have a basement, just a main level
The main level of the house sustained flooding due to minor gaps in the wall-foundation connection
The large 8' fence adjacent to the property was knocked down due to the force of the water
The garage door and other fencing was damaged due to water force as well
This resident also noted that nearby new developments have been associated with higher and more common flooding

A red jeep is parked near a sloped wooden fence in a grassy backyard. There are several plants along the fence, red balls on the lawn, and a white house to the right. Power lines run overhead.

A backyard with a tall wooden slat fence, some green plants growing along the left side, and patchy grass and bare soil covering the ground. Trees and a lattice fence are visible in the background.

A wooden deck in a backyard is uneven and warped, with parts of it lifting up. Green plants are growing along the edge, and trees and a white fence are visible in the background.

Floodwater covers the ground up to the base of a white house, leaving a muddy waterline on the siding. Green plants are partially submerged, and a white vertical pipe stands near the corner.

Two childrens bicycles are partially submerged in floodwater outside a house with a lattice porch. Debris and water cover the ground, indicating recent flooding.

A gray and white house door and wall are surrounded by floodwater and mud, with debris and dirt sticking to the lower walls, showing evidence of recent flooding.

A park area is flooded with water covering the grass up to the trees. The sky is overcast, and rain is falling, with wet pavement and patches of green grass in the foreground.

Floodwater rises nearly to the bottom of a window on a white house with gray shutters. Debris and leaves float on the surface of the murky water which partially covers the buildings exterior.

A flooded park with water covering the grass and part of the sidewalk; trees and houses are visible in the background under a gray, overcast sky.

Floodwater surrounds the side of a house, nearly reaching the bottom of the window. Debris and muddy water reflect the house and nearby trees, indicating severe flooding in a residential area.

A view through a car windshield on a rainy day shows a flooded street. Water covers the road and sidewalk, with tree branches scattered and trees bending in the wind. A yellow bicycle crossing sign is visible.

2900 BLOCK OF CORNELL

The resident at this location has lived at this property for about 6 years.

A short retaining wall made of stacked concrete blocks, with a wooden fence on top. The ground in front is bare soil with some small green plants and a tree trunk to the right.

A narrow side yard with a dirt pathway, blue tarp, bricks, pots, and garden tools scattered along a wooden fence, next to a house. A wooden gate and plastic chairs are visible at the end.

A residential backyard with a wooden fence on the right, a house on the left, and a tree casting shadows on bark-covered ground. A driveway leads to a white pickup truck and another house in the background.

Water sprays from a leak in a garden hose or pipe next to a brick wall, wetting the ground and plants. A muddy puddle forms below, with outdoor furniture visible on the right side.

A sunny backyard with a wooden fence, dry leaves on the ground, and shadows from the slats. A white house and a white car are visible in the background, with bare trees under a clear blue sky.

A basement wall with severe water damage; paint and plaster are peeling, exposing brown stains from moisture. The floor is wet and dirty, with rust and mildew visible. Nearby pipes and cables are mounted on the wall.

A basement or utility room floor with a large brown water stain and puddle, surrounded by pipes, cables, and equipment near the wall, indicating a possible water leak or flooding issue.

A close-up view of smooth, multicolored pebbles in the foreground with a textured brick wall in the background. Sunlight casts shadows, highlighting the rough and uneven surfaces of both the stones and the bricks.

A person stands next to a stone retaining wall, extending their hand toward it. There are light-colored rocks along the base of the wall and soil on the ground. Another persons fingers are visible in the lower left corner.

Rocks partially covered with snow, dry leaves, and tufts of tall, dried grass next to a wooden fence in a sunlit outdoor area.

A driveway beside a white house with wooden fence on the right, trash bins on the left, and a finger partially covering the camera lens in the foreground. Leafless trees and houses are in the background.

A paved driveway runs alongside a white house, bordered by a wooden fence on the right and a black trash bin on the left. Leafless tree branches cast shadows on the ground under a clear sky.

A low stone wall with small garden decorations, including a butterfly sculpture, birdhouse, rocks, and other ornaments, set against a wooden fence with pebbles and soil in the foreground.

A fenced backyard patio with a table, two red-patterned chairs, potted plants, and garden hoses. A black and white dog walks along the stone path near the patio, and sunlight casts shadows on the ground.

A paved driveway beside a white house is bordered by a wooden fence and bare trees, with stripes of sunlight and shadow on the ground. A black trash bin and parked cars are visible in the background.

A fenced-off empty lot with signs sits between houses on a residential street. The lot has bare soil and some wooden stakes, with trees and a sidewalk nearby under a partly cloudy sky.

A residential driveway with wet pavement, partially clear of melting snow, bordered by a wooden fence and dry grass. Some patches of snow remain on the ground and in the yard beside the house.

A dirt construction site with scattered building materials, metal scaffolding on the left, some patches of snow, and a fence on the right. Trees and parked cars are visible in the background.

A construction site with scaffolding beside a building, bare dirt ground with patches of melting snow, green drainage pipes, wooden boards, and a wooden fence next to a white picket fence. Trees without leaves are in the background.

A driveway next to a house with patches of melting snow on the grass, wet pavement, a wooden fence, and bare trees under a partly cloudy sky. Two blue chairs are on the porch near the front door.

A backyard with dirt ground, scattered metal and wooden planks, and a wooden fence on the left side. Leafless bushes grow near the fence, and construction debris is strewn across the area.

A dirt yard scattered with metal rods, pipes, and construction materials beside a wooden fence, with a gray house on the left and a parked car and trees in the background under clear skies.

A fenced backyard with scattered construction materials, metal pipes, and wooden planks on bare dirt. A house and scaffolding are visible on the right, with leafless trees in the background under a clear sky.

A dirt yard with scattered metal pipes and construction materials, bordered by a wooden fence; some shadows of tree branches are visible on the ground in bright sunlight.

A hole dug in a patch of dirt beside a wooden fence, with a piece of wood, a green and red pipe, and a red caution tape lying nearby; small plants are sprouting in the background.

A construction area with a dirt ground, scattered materials, a wooden beam, red caution tape, and an open white picket fence gate. Shadows fall across the sidewalk in the foreground.

A shallow trench in a dirt yard with two large green pipes, a wooden plank, a red warning tape, and small plants growing nearby. Sunlight casts shadows across the area.

A green plastic pipe is partially buried in a dirt trench, with a red caution tape draped over it. A wooden plank sits across the trench above the pipe, and a small blue and white marker is lying nearby.

A backyard with scattered concrete blocks, a white picket fence in the foreground, a wooden fence leaning sideways, and construction materials near two houses. The area appears to be under construction or renovation.

A trench in the dirt contains a large green pipe, a red warning tape reading CAUTION BURIED SEWER LINE BELOW, and a blue and white marker. A wooden plank crosses above the trench.

A residential street with construction work in progress between two houses, a dirt pile, a small excavator, a white picket fence, and trees with green leaves in the background.

Concrete blocks scattered along a narrow side yard between two houses, with a partially collapsed wooden fence and a white picket fence. The ground is sandy, and trees are visible in the background.

Two workers are visible through dust at a construction site between two houses, with dirt piles, wooden boards, concrete blocks, and a white picket fence along one side under bright daylight.

A small garden bed with a green leafy plant and a plant tag next to it. Weeds and a gardening tool lie on the soil, and a stone wall is in the background.

A stone retaining wall with evenly stacked rectangular blocks. In front of the wall, there is a patch of bare soil with some scattered dried leaves and a few small green plants growing.

A patch of bare soil next to a stone wall with scattered green weeds and a leafy plant with broad leaves in the corner. Some gardening tools or sticks lie on the ground nearby.

A backyard area with a wooden fence, a section of gray and brown rocks, and small gravel. The foreground includes a concrete or stone edge, likely part of a patio or walkway.

A patch of dry, bare soil with a winding, muddy streak running through the middle, some scattered small rocks, sparse green plants at the edges, and a concrete block in the upper right corner.

A corner of a yard with a wooden horizontal slat fence, gravel ground, and a pile of assorted rocks along the fence line, next to a concrete patio area.

A tiered stone retaining wall with a wooden fence on top, a small garden gnome sitting on the upper ledge, solar garden lights, and bare dirt in the foreground.

A concrete block retaining wall with visible water stains running down the blocks. There are garden plants to the left, and decorative items, including a stone with a butterfly design, placed on top of the wall.

Snow covers the ground with visible footprints leading through a wintry garden filled with leafless trees and bushes. A few evergreen trees and houses are in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

A snowy yard with footprints leads to leafless trees and bushes. In the background, houses and a road are visible under a clear blue sky on a sunny winter day.

A patchy, snow-covered lot with scattered rocks and leafless trees. Several small houses and vehicles are visible in the background. A red For Sale sign is posted on the left side, and an old boat sits on the right.

A partially snow-covered yard with leafless trees, brown bushes, and scattered buildings and vehicles in the background under a clear blue sky. A red sign and a manhole cover are visible in the foreground.

700 BLOCK OF OXFORD

The resident at this location has lived at this property for about 57 years.

City Ditch was constructed adjacent to the back yard of this property, upslope
In 2007, the ditch was filled in and replaced with a 12" pipe
The cult-a-sac to the southeast of this property floods due to the filling of the ditch near one inlet that is undersized over the hill where the ditch used to be and into the backyard
Resident noted that in 57 years, his property never flooded until after the ditch was filled
Since the ditch was filled in , this property has been flooded 5 times

1200 BLOCK OF RADCLIFF

The resident at this location has lived at this property for about 30 years.

Water has flooded the yard about a dozen times in 30 years
The house is raised on a crawlspace that doesn't easily flood; no damage has been reported
During the 2018 flood, there was about 4' of water in the cult-a-sac out front of this property
Minor garage damage has been reported, however overall damage has been minimal despite high floodwaters on this property
Resident noted that during high floods, oil sheens can be seen on the top of the flood waters and gas smells come from a mist off of the floodwaters
Resident noted that the storm grates out front in the cult-a-sac tend to get clogged very easily, rendering them not as useful as they could be

A tall wooden fence stands in front of a white industrial building. Snow covers the ground along the fence, with some bare patches visible. Shadows from the fence fall across the snow under a bright sky.

A backyard scene with patchy snow on the ground, bare trees, and a wooden fence. Some bushes and dry grass are visible, and sunlight casts shadows on the snowy patches.

A rake is hanging by its tines from a clothesline in a backyard with patchy grass, next to two weathered white houses under a clear blue sky.

A basement window well against a house is partially filled with dried leaves and snow. Concrete borders the well, and the wall paint is chipped. Footprints and dead leaves are visible on the snowy ground nearby.

A patio area with dirty, melting snow covering the ground. Damaged siding panels are leaning against the wall near a sliding glass door, and a person is partially visible on the right side of the image.

A yard with patchy brown grass, a bare tree, a small sidewalk, and scattered snow. Part of a white wooden house is on the left, and another house with cars parked between them is in the background.

Snow covers the ground near a house with beige siding. Bare shrubs and dry grass line the foundation. An air conditioning unit sits on the left, and a small basement window is visible near the center.

A rusty, old car is parked beside a house, with snow covering the ground near the car and dry grass in the foreground. A persons hand is visible, pointing from the right edge of the image.

An outdoor HVAC unit sits beside a beige house. Electrical cords and pipes run into the siding. The ground is covered with dry grass, patches of melting snow, and some weeds near the house.

4000 BLOCK OF BROADWAY

The owner of this property also owns the carwash next door

The owner notes that there is typically a lot of debris in the alley left from people illegally dumping large items behind Goodwill
Owner noted that although there was no damage to the carwash or the office next door, he suspects the sanitary sewer that the carwash is attached to backed up into the floodwaters
There was minor water that had leaked in to the basement of the office building, but no major damage
Owner noted that the alley behind his properties floods deply, about 2-3' of water, and that the homes on the other side of the alley flood often

A cracked asphalt parking lot with a concrete parking block, scattered debris, and a faded yellow line partially visible on the upper left.

A storm drain with a metal grate is set in cracked concrete along a driveway or alley. Dry grass and debris are visible near the upper edge, and faint tire or foot marks are on the pavement.

A cracked concrete alley runs between a wooden fence and buildings on a sunny day. Parked cars are visible on the right side, and leafless trees stand in the background.

A narrow alleyway with bare trees and houses on each side. A person on the left, partly out of frame, is holding a notepad and pen, standing by a metal railing. Shadows are cast across the concrete path.

3000 BLOCK OF S PEARL

City Ditch runs as an open channel diagonally through the backyard of this property.

Despite the ditch in the backyard, no flooding has been attributed to the ditch
Residents noted that they have never seen the ditch more than about half full
Water floods this property by coming north from Dartmouth, down Pearl and Pennsylvania
The alley is lower than the house and does not cause any flooding on the property
The street flows overtop the curb and come into the yard, up to the house
Water flows down Pearl (north) to Cornell and west. Water overtops the curb and flows into the front yard, damages the yard and fence, and exits through the back yard

A person stands on a sidewalk near a street, with patches of snow and grass on the ground. There are houses and a wooden fence in the background. The image is blurry.

A concrete sidewalk runs alongside a yard bordered by red bricks. The yard contains patchy grass, some exposed dirt, irregular stone pavers, a tree, and part of a shoe is visible on the right edge.

A close-up of a car’s front wheel parked next to a curb on a sunny day. The curb and sidewalk are visible, with some dirt, leaves, and small debris along the edge. Shadows stretch across the pavement.

A sidewalk lined with snow runs beside a wooden fence and parked car. Bare trees stand in the background on a sunny winter day.

A sidewalk runs alongside a wooden fence with patches of melting snow on the ground. Bare trees stand in the background, and a person wearing a dark jacket and khaki pants is walking toward the camera.

4100 BLOCK OF LINCOLN

The resident at this location has lived at the property for 30 years.

Water comes into the home from the alley side; there are no openings on the other side of the home for water to enter
Water does flow around the front of the house in larger storms
Water ponds about 2-3' in the alley
City has replaced one of the concrete panels of the alley - residents noted that the foundation used to leak water before the panel was fixed (see picture)
Residents plugged all holes in the foundation and installed sand bag barriers to mitigate flooding
The house is at a lower elevation than the alley and floods 'very often' in larger storms
Mold remediation has successfully been done at this property

A red-handled shutoff valve is connected to a copper pipe on a basement wall, situated above an orange storage bin next to a white appliance.

4300 BLOCK OF S JASON CT

The resident at this location has lived at the property for 5 years.

Water had seeped into the walls from overloaded gutters during the large storm event of 2018
Street flooding overtopped the curb and washed out landscaping items from the property; water did not reach the house
The resident is installing a small retaining wall on the north end of the house; the construction home for this wall filled with water and flooded into the street to the north
Garage and home did not sustain damage due to street/yard flooding
Water generally flows down Radcliff and Jason to the west

A partially renovated room with unfinished drywall, a window with wooden trim, and a broken window blind. An electrical outlet without a cover is visible near the ceiling.

Patchy snow covers a garden bed with dormant brown plants and shrubs. Tall dry grasses and evergreen bushes are in the background near a sidewalk, with a green house partially visible behind them.

Three people stand on a sidewalk near a snow-covered patch with rocks and dry plants; one person points toward a large evergreen tree on the left side of the image.

A single-story house with beige siding and dark trim, large front windows, and a front yard with patches of snow, dry grass, ornamental plants, and a bare tree under a clear blue sky.

A suburban street with bare trees, patches of snow on the ground, and houses in the background under a clear blue sky. Shadows from trees partially cover the sidewalk and street.

4300 BLOCK OF PENNSYLVANIA

The resident at this property sustained no damage to his home during recent years due to flooding.

A suburban street view of S Pennsylvania St in Englewood, Colorado, with houses, trees, parked cars, and a white picket fence. The Google Maps label and inset map are visible on the image.

A small, light gray house with a green roof and a front yard, viewed from the street in Englewood, Colorado. There are sidewalks on both sides, a driveway, and some trees and plants in the yard. A map inset shows the location.

A chain-link fence with a gate is next to a white house, leading to a narrow, gravel-filled side yard. In the background, there is a weathered wooden garage and leafless trees.

A narrow alley runs between wooden fences and garages, with trash bins and a parked black vehicle on the left side. Leafless trees and utility poles line the alley under a bright, partly cloudy sky.

A person stands on a gravel area next to a house with beige siding, near a row of gray bricks marking the edge of a walkway. A garden hose and wooden fence are visible in the background.

A brown, camouflaged toad sits among light pink and white rocks next to the beige, wood-textured siding of a house.

A partially open wooden storm cellar door reveals a dark entrance set in a concrete frame, surrounded by light-colored gravel and the exterior wall of a house.

A person wearing jeans and gray shoes stands near a concrete slab at the corner of a building with tan siding, surrounded by pinkish gravel stones.

White rocks cover the ground next to the beige siding of a house. Multiple rectangular vents are visible on the wall above the rocks, and a concrete or stone edge borders the rocks on one side.

A concrete walkway leads through an open wooden gate between a house and a fence, with dirt and construction materials on both sides. Bright sunlight shines outside the gate.

A utility meter is mounted on the side of a tan house near a wooden fence. The ground is excavated, exposing soil and rocks, with pieces of fabric or tarp laid out beside the trench. Concrete pavement is on the right.

A quiet suburban street with a red pickup truck parked on the left side and a gray SUV parked on the right. Leafless trees line the sidewalk, and houses are visible in the background on a clear day.

A dirt and gravel alley runs between houses, with leafless trees and bushes on both sides, a chain-link fence on the left, and power lines overhead under a cloudy sky.

A paved street meets a dirt alley between houses. A white garage is on the left, a red truck is parked on the right, and there are leafless trees casting shadows across the road.

A quiet suburban street with several parked vehicles, including a yellow pickup truck, runs alongside a chain-link fence, trees without leaves, and houses on a clear day.

A quiet suburban street with several parked cars, including a yellow truck, lined by leafless trees and houses. A chain-link fence runs along the sidewalk on the left side of the image.

A weathered wooden garage sits beside a white house. A green trash bin is near the garage, and a small wooden shed stands between the buildings. A chain-link fence runs along the right side of the scene.

An older person with gray hair, wearing a blue and white checkered shirt, walks beside a dirt alley bordered by fences, leafless trees, and small houses on a clear day.

A backyard with a wooden fence, gravel pathways, a green Waste Management trash bin, a tan house, and a partially landscaped area with dirt, rocks, and some potted plants. Trees cast shadows across the yard.

4500 BLOCK OF S CHEROKEE

The resident at this property was in the process of renovating her back yard to accommodate floodwaters.

Resident noted that the water came into her backyard from the alley and came around the north side of her house
Minor amounts of water entered the crawlspace but didn't cause any damage
The resident has dug a small trench along the garage and north side of the house to convey floodwaters out to the street (street had minimal flooding and ends in a major drainageway)
The resident had also raised landscape bricking around the house and crawlspace entrance to reduce floodwater inundation
Only 2-3" of water entered the crawlspace

4500 BLOCK OF S CHEROKEE

The resident at this location has lived at the property for over 20 years.

A wooden fence surrounds a small garden bed with green plants. The ground and road are covered in white hail, and water flows past yellow and black-striped road signs in the background.

A residential area is flooded after heavy rain, with water covering the street, driveway, and yards. Trees and houses are visible in the background under an overcast sky.

A muddy, gravel alley with puddles and running water after heavy rain, bordered by wooden fences, trees, and garages on both sides. Mist rises from the wet ground, and trash bins are visible in the distance.

A wooden fence stands beside a flooded area; the ground, river, and nearby rocks are all covered with a thick layer of hailstones.

Floodwaters rush through a residential area, submerging yards and flowing around trees and fences. The sky is overcast, and the scene is surrounded by green trees, indicating heavy rain or recent storms.

An older woman with gray hair, wearing a blue and white checkered shirt and jeans, stands near a gravel and dirt alley lined with fences, houses, and leafless trees under a clear sky.

4600 BLOCK OF S LINCOLN

The resident at this property had reported garage flooding and basement flooding during the major storm event of 2018.

Resident noted 2-3' of water entered his garage from the alley
No water entered the home or garage from the street, only the alley
Water entered the basement, but the main door kept most of the water out and the carpet was the only thing that had to be replaced
The resident noted that two houses to the north of this property, the owner had build a 2.5- concrete floodwall around his sliding glass door on the side of the house that faces the alley. This was successful in keeping all floodwaters out of the house.

A narrow gap between two concrete or stone surfaces reveals a dark, muddy ground below with some debris and water, and faint reflections of light.

A muddy alley with tire tracks leads past a wooden fence, scattered trash bins, and parked cars, toward a white house under a clear blue sky. Bare trees line the path.

A fenced backyard with a swing set, a red toy car, and scattered objects. The yard has patchy grass, and a two-story house stands in the background under a clear blue sky with bare trees.

A backyard with bare trees, a chain-link fence, a swinging bench, and a dirt alleyway beside a wooden fence. A house and parked car are visible under a clear blue sky.

A dirt alleyway with several puddles, deep tire tracks, and long shadows cast by people. In the background, there are houses, a wooden fence, two white vans, and leafless trees.

4600 BLOCK OF S BANNOCK

The resident at this property is very active in the community.

A small concrete porch with black metal railings leads to a white door on a gray house. A weathered birdbath stands in front, surrounded by rocks and dry leaves; some snow is visible on the ground and roof.

A gray house with a porch, ADT security sign in a rocky yard, a hose on the ground, a large rock, a blue plastic cover, and a tool lying on the porch steps.

The image shows the lower exterior wall of a gray building with damaged siding. Below, there is landscaping with rocks, mulch, a small solar garden light, and part of a birdbath is visible on the right.

A translucent blue window well cover sits on a bed of light-colored rocks next to a gray building wall. A coiled black hose lies on the rocks in the lower left corner.

A gray house exterior with a window above a plastic window well cover surrounded by rocks and patches of snow. Two small outdoor lights are visible among the rocks.

A basement window well covered with a clear plastic cover is next to a gray house. Snow is on the ground and walkway, and a wooden fence is in the background.

A hot tub covered with a thick layer of ice and snow, with clear frozen water forming ridges on top of its cover. Some leaves are visible beneath the icy surface.

A narrow side yard with patches of snow on the concrete, footprints visible, bordered by two houses, a white downspout, and a wooden fence with a trellis in the background.

Footprints in fresh snow lead up a sloped sidewalk, partially cleared to reveal grass beneath. Two people stand at the top, one in blue jeans, with houses and cars visible in the background.

Snow covers the ground between two houses, with multiple footprints visible in the snow leading toward a wooden fence and a white lattice gate in the background. Bare trees are visible beyond the fence.

A narrow, snow-covered alley with muddy tire tracks runs between fences and houses on a winter day. Trash bins are on the left, and bare trees line the sides under a partly cloudy sky.

Close-up of a dirty metal storm drain grate with the word SEWER faintly visible on the surface. The grate has rectangular openings and shows signs of wear and accumulated grime.

A snowy, muddy street with a pile of brown leaves and trash beside a tunnel entrance under a wooden fence. Bare trees and branches surround the area, with a tilted street sign near the tunnel.

4600 BLOCK OF S BANNOCK

The resident at this location has lived at this property for 12-13 years.

Resident noted that 2-3' of water came from the alley and flowed towards the front of her house
Water flowed mostly to the south and out to the street; basically no water came into the front yard
The back fence was broken down due to water pressure
The northern fence also broke down; the neighbor to the north's gate was found nearly half a mile down the block
Water entered the home because hail broke one of the back windows and the water pressure in the basement busted out the egress window in the front of the house

A basement staircase is partially submerged in muddy floodwater, with debris, wooden planks, and litter scattered on the steps and landing. Figurines and framed photos are displayed on the stairway ledge.

A backyard is flooded with murky water after heavy rain. Debris, broken branches, and garden furniture are partially submerged. A gazebo stands on the right, and trees and a shed are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

A damaged basement window well with debris, a broken window, and torn blinds sits beside a house. Mud and tarp cover the ground, and a metal grate leans nearby. A bush is in the foreground near the concrete steps.

A backyard is flooded and cluttered with debris, broken furniture, fallen branches, and scattered objects. The grass is wet and muddy, and water covers parts of the ground. Trees and a wooden fence are visible in the background.

A light layer of hail covers the grass in front of a single-story gray house with a pine tree and shrubs by the window. The garden beds have light debris, and the sky appears overcast.

A backyard flooded with water, scattered debris, broken outdoor furniture, branches, and a fallen canopy. A wooden fence and shed are in the background. The scene shows storm or flood damage.

A muddy backyard with standing water, debris, and scattered lawn furniture. A wooden fence runs along the back, and overgrown plants and fallen branches are visible throughout the cluttered area.

A basement room with dirty, mud-stained walls and floor, open white door, an air vent, overturned shelving, a broom, and a large bottle sit among debris after apparent flooding.

A basement room with mud and debris splattered on the ceiling and walls, an open window showing a metal window well, and a ceiling light fixture; the space appears to have suffered flood damage.

A dimly lit room with dirty, stained walls and floor. A large, overturned blue couch sits in the center, and debris is scattered around. The space looks abandoned and damaged, possibly by flooding or neglect.

A set of dirty, damaged basement stairs with dark stains, a missing handrail, and debris scattered nearby. An old water heater and pipes are visible to the right of the stairs.

Floodwater flows between two houses and through a partially open wooden gate, covering the yard and sidewalk. Trees and a garage are visible in the background, and the sky appears overcast.

Broken fence, muddy water, and debris scattered near the corner of a house. Damaged metal and plastic pieces are visible by bushes, with water pooling on the ground after apparent flooding or a storm.

A close-up view of a dirty, weathered metal sewer grate with the word SEWER partially visible on the top right corner. The surface shows signs of rust and grime buildup.

BLOCK OF S GRANT

The resident at this property has lived here for 4-5 years.

An unfinished basement with exposed concrete walls, insulation, wooden studs, and construction materials such as lumber and tools scattered on the floor. Some electrical cords and equipment are also visible.

A view through unfinished walls into a tiled bathroom with a shower stall, glass door, and small window; exposed studs and electrical wiring are visible in the foreground.

A partially renovated room with exposed concrete walls and insulation, a ceiling fan with lights, construction materials, fans, and tools scattered around, and a white support column in the center.

A basement laundry area with exposed wall studs, a furnace, washer and dryer. Carpeted stairs lead up, and cleaning supplies and boxes are on the floor. A person in jeans stands to the right, partially out of frame.

Two tall shadows of people stretch across a snow-covered yard toward a yellow house with a small porch, a fenced backyard, and bare trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

A corner of a backyard with a wooden fence, gravel covering the ground, a vertical metal pipe on the left, and a white rectangular object lying on the rocks to the right.

A house with brick siding has basement window wells, one covered by wood planks. The ground is covered in rocks near the building and snow further out. Two people’s shadows are visible on the snow by a wooden fence.

A wooden privacy fence stands behind a ground covered with small, light-colored rocks. A vertical metal pipe is attached to the fence, and sunlight casts shadows across the scene.

A man in a black jacket stands on the edge of a small backyard with a wooden fence and a section of grass bordering an area covered with rocks. Sheds and leafless trees are visible in the background.

A section of a backyard with a wooden fence and rocky ground. A white plastic gutter downspout extension lies on the rocks near the fence. Some red mulch is visible in the corner by the fence.

A person stands near a basement window well lined with metal and filled with rocks, next to a brick wall and snow-covered ground.

4500 BLOCK OF DELAWARE

The resident at this property noted that he had recently done grading work to remediate flooding at this property and that flooding was no longer an issue.

3100 BLOCK OF S DOWNING

The resident at this property has reported no damage to her house due to flooding.

4800 BLOCK OF SHERMAN

The residents at this location have recently moved into this house; they worked with the city when building the house to ensure it was properly flood-safe.