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<br />SEITIIITHREE <br /> <br />Greelev <br /> <br />3.3.2 Inundation Limits <br /> <br />Three- foot deep water was reported in some areas of Greeley. The reported areas of flooding are <br />illustrated on Figure 3.1-2. <br /> <br />3.3.3 Unique Circumstances Affecting Flooding <br /> <br />The Number 3 Ditch, which runs through the center of Greeley, ran out of its banks. Clogged <br />storm sewer inlets contributed to the damage at the school administration offices. <br /> <br />3.4 FLOOD DAMAGES <br /> <br />Major flooding occurred throughout Greeley during this event. Damage included several <br />flooded basements (among them City Hall), stranded motorists due to inundated streets, and an <br />electrical outage for approximately 2,300 residents. A NOAA Event Record listed an estimated <br />total of approximately $600,000 in property damages. <br /> <br />3.4.1 Pu blic Property Damage <br /> <br />Flooding occurred at the School District 6 Administration offices, but minimal damage was reported. <br /> <br />Flooding at City Hall (see photographs and news articles in appendices) threatened precious <br />documents and caused approximately $250,000 in damage including replacement of carpeting and <br />wall panels. <br /> <br />3.4.2 Private Property Damage <br /> <br />The following damages were reported in the Greeley Tribune: <br /> <br />. The roof of Larry's Barber Shop collapsed during the deluge. Costs are unknown. <br /> <br />. The Travelodge motel and restaurant incurred significant costs including $20,000 for a brand <br />new air conditioner, $4,000 in food, and unknown costs for carpets, boilers, and other <br />expenses. <br /> <br />. Costs at India's Taj Mahal Restaurant included $6,000 in groceries. <br /> <br />3.4.3 Emergency Response, Cleanup, and Repair <br /> <br />Approximately 2,300 homes and businesses in the city suffered electrical outages. Costs <br />associated with the outages were not reported. <br /> <br />URS <br /> <br />T:\PROJ ECTS\6844888 _ CWCB _FLOOD_DOC _RPTS\SUB _00\6.0 _PROJ_DELlV\REPORT\FI NAL REPORT .2. D0020-MAR-021 \ 3 -4 <br />