Flood Information

Flood Insurance

In the event of a flood are you and your family adequately prepared? There is a 30-day waiting period for new flood insurance policies to take effect once they are purchased. Floodplain residents should consider buying flood insurance if you think your home is potentially vulnerable. Historically, about one-third of all flood insurance claims come outside the mapped regulatory floodplain area (for 100 year floods).

For more information about flood insurance, contact your insurance agent or visit the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program for more information.

Elevation Certificates

To search whether your parcel has an elevation certificate on file please go tour our County permit database here: https://www.gunnisoncounty.org/436/Permit-Database.

How to Prepare For a Flood

  1. After the Flood (PDF)
  2. Steps to Take Today (PDF)
  3. When the Flood Comes (PDF)

Spring Run-off

Prepare for potential high water and flooding now by using these valuable resources. For information on flooding check the following websites:

Local Contact Information

  • City of Gunnison Floodplain Manager: Eric Jansen
  • Town of Crested Butte Community Development: Troy Russ
  • Gunnison County Floodplain Manager: Hillary Seminick
  • Gunnison County Emergency Management: Scott Morrill or Lisa Clay