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Be Prepared Davenport

As a city positioned along the banks of the Mississippi River, flooding is a reality. The good news is this: we're resilient. And, we're ready.

This page is designed to provide you with timely and relevant information about the current flood status in our community and the resources you need to prepare and stay safe.


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City Planning

    The city’s Public Works department has a full team of skilled employees who are dedicated to prepare for potential flooding. This includes ensuring all flood risk reduction measures are in proper working order (temporary walls, pumps, et al.) and continually evaluating new flood mitigation measures and systems.

    The Public Works department works closely with the city’s Floodplain Managers to help property owner’s with their own flood risk reduction measures.

    Education and Outreach
    City Flood Plan
    Protect Your Property

Prepare for Flooding

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Residents

Do you live in a flood plain? The information below is designed to help you understand your flood risk and things you can do to reduce your risk. We encourage you to review the information and reach out to us directly should you have any questions at contactus@davenportiowa.com.

How do I find out if a property is in a flood hazard area?

Visualize where the river goes at various flood stage using our Flood Inundation Map. The map shows where the river flows during certain flood stages. NOTE: the map does not take into account various flood mitigations measures placed during a flood.

Flood Insurance Information

Protect Your Property

Floodplain Management

Sand and Sandbags

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Businesses

Do you operate a business in a floodplain? The information below is designed to help you prepare for potential spring flooding. We encourage you to review the information and reach out to us directly by e-mail if you have questions, at contactus@davenportiowa.com. 

How do I find out if a property is in a flood hazard area?

Visualize where the river goes at various flood stage using our Flood Inundation Map. The map shows where the river flows during certain flood stages. NOTE: the map does not take into account various flood mitigations measures placed during a flood.

Flood Insurance Information

Floodplain Management

Timing of Actions in Downtown Davenport

Protect Your Property

Sand and Sandbags

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Traveling When River Dr is Closed

Do you travel through or around downtown Davenport? Find information to help you determine how you’ll need to adjust your route based on flood activity at this link. 

 

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History and Facts

Flood Response

Davenport’s Historic Relationship with the Mississippi River

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Historic River Levels

Flood Study 2020/2021