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Flood & Floodplain Information

Albany was settled near the confluence of the Calapooia and Willamette rivers. Upstream, the Willamette River watershed drains approximately 4,840 square miles of mostly mountainous timberland. Development in the watershed can increase the magnitude and frequency of flooding. As fields and forests are replaced by "impervious surfaces" (such as pavement and buildings), the development changes the way the water is stored and how it moves through the watershed.

Learn more about flood and floodplain issues in Albany

Know Your Flood RiskKnow your risk

Build responsiblyBuild responsibly

Insure your propertyInsure your property

Protect your familyProtect your family and property

Protect the floodplainProtect the floodplain

FEMA's Oregon Biological OpinionOregon Biological Opinion

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The Community Development Department guides growth and development within Albany by balancing the needs of current residents with those of future generations to ensure that the community remains a vibrant and desirable place to live, work, and play.

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