Welcome to the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District web site!

The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District provides flood control and urban storm water services in a 400-square mile watershed located between the Kings and San Joaquin Rivers. The District is home to roughly 650,000 people and includes both urban and agricultural land uses. The Fresno/Clovis urban area is served by a system of approximately 640 miles of pipeline and 154 stormwater retention basins. View map.

Governed by a seven-member board, the District provides:

• Flood control
• Urban drainage
• Groundwater Resource Management
• Recreation Opportunities and Open Space

To learn more about the District's programs and activities, click to view Board of Directors meeting agendas and staff reports, as well issues of the agency newsletter Flood Line.

In the spotlight

notice of intent to issue a proposed negative declaration

Expansion of Dry Creek Extension Basin

Dry Creek Extension Basin Expansion is located southwest of the City of Fresno and is bordered by the Fanning Canal to the north, Brawley Avenue to the east, the Annadale Avenue alignment to the south and the Dry Creek Extension Basin to the west. (APN 327-030-60)

Any interested person may submit written comments on the proposed Negative Declaration and/or Initial Study. To be considered, comments must be received by Friday, May 10, 2013. Please submit comments to Kristine Johnson, FMFCD, 5469 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, CA  93727, (559) 456-3292, Fax (559) 456-3194, kristinej@fresnofloodcontrol.org.

For more information download the Negative Declaration.

standard plans and specs

The Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District's Board of Directors adopted a new version of its Standard Plans and Specifications Manual. The new version became effective April 1, 2011 and is titled FRESNO METROPOLITAN FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT STANDARD PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, dated April 1, 2011. Recent changes in State Law required an amendment that was effective Jan. 1, 2012. Please contact the District to obtain the new version of the Standards, a copy of the amendment, or click here for an amended PDF of the new manual.

Urban drainage system featured in Western Water Magazine

The September/October 2011 issue of Western Water Magazine features a 10-page story on Low Impact Development, and praises the District's urban drainage system design.