when did the flood on spring creek occur
Spring Creek (Fort Collins, Colorado) From July 27 to July 28, 1997, 14.5 inches of rain fell within the City of Fort Collins, causing Spring Creek to flow over its banks and into surrounding communities. The flash flood transformed this tiny creek into a torrent, killing 5 people and causing an estimated $200 million worth of damage to public and private property, making this event the city's worst natural disaster.[3] The campus and academic buildings of Colorado State University was also severely damaged. Soon after the floods, President Clinton issued disaster declarations for 13 counties affected by the flood event, including Larimer County, which received $5.2 million in aid from FEMA for individual assistance. Colorado State University received $1.2 million in aid from FEMA to pay for repairs to damaged buildings.[4] A hydrometeorological study revealed that the Horsetooth reservoir, which rose 50Â cm in response to the flood, produced a significant flood reduction benefit.[5]