Flooding can happen quickly and with little warning, making preparation essential for protecting lives, property and critical infrastructure. The City of Loveland encourages residents and businesses to stay informed, understand their flood risk, and take simple steps now—such as creating emergency plans, securing important documents and knowing evacuation routes. By working together and preparing in advance, our community can reduce impacts and respond more effectively when high water events occur.

Here are a few things you can do to prepare:

• Check your surroundings and be aware of areas where flooding typically occurs.
• Stay informed Monitor local radar, news, weather radio, internet or social media for updates.
• Do not drive or walk into flooded areas. It only takes six inches of water to knock you off your feet.
• Pack an emergency kit with essential medications, documents and non-perishable food.

Watch versus warning: know your alerts 

Flash Flood Watch: When flooding is possible, be prepared to move to higher ground and tune in to your radio or television for information.

Flood Watch: The possibility of flooding is present, but its probability is relatively low. Monitor communication channels for information.

Flash Flood Warning: A flash flood is occurring; seek higher ground on foot immediately.

Flood Warning: Flooding is occurring or will occur soon. Indications show that water levels will exceed the alert level within 24 hours. If advised to evacuate, do so immediately.

If we can’t reach you, we can’t alert you. Loveland’s emergency notification system is called NoCo Alert. Subscribers can provide multiple addresses, including home, school, and work, and they can set language preferences. Register your family today on the NOCO Alert website.