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 700,000 people and includes both urban and agricultural land uses.

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

2009/2010 district budget adopted

At its June 24 meeting the District's Board of Directors adopted the budget submitted by staff. It is a $29.2 million budget that focuses on capital improvements, updates to the urban drainage master plan, and maintenance of pipelines and stormwater basins. Click here to view the budget.

2009 Drainage fee update - Board Votes to not change fees

Based on the results of a staff drainage fee rate study, the District Board has voted not to raise development fees. Staff reviewed drainage areas using the most recent pipeline costs available and a new automated rate calculation program linked to GIS and accounting data. Drainage fees apply to construction projects in the Cities of Clovis and Fresno and Fresno County within the District's boundary. More...