The mission of the Division of Flood Management is to prevent loss of life and reduce property damage
caused by floods, to facilitate recovery efforts following any natural disaster, and to carry out its
public safety responsibilities in ways that preserve and restore the environment.
Welcome to the Division of Flood Management
Recent news and announcements from the Division:
Flood Safety Awareness Week -
In conjunction with National Flood Safety Awareness week, a joint state-federal press briefing will be held at the National Weather Service's Sacramento Office on Thursday, March 22 at 10:00am.
News Release (03/19/2007)
Rulemaking for the Yuba Feather Flood Protection Program
(Costa-Machado Water Act of 2000 (Proposition 13) - DWR is in the process of amending its regulations establishing a
process for funding feasibility studies and designs under this program to include funding for implementation. (06/06/06)
2005 Flood Control Project Inspection and Integrity Report - The Flood Project Integrity and Inspection
Branch has released the 2005 Inspection & Integrity Report. The report is available to view or download in three parts:
Part 1 - 2005 Inspection & Integrity Report,
Part 2 - Appendix A (Inspection Rating Tables),
Part 3 - Plates. (05/24/06)
California State Climatologist
- A new California State Climatologist site has been developed. The
State Climatologist collects and interprets climate data for California,
and disseminates climate data and information through various means
including this portal. (1/17/06)
