<P> From July 27 to July 28 , 1997 , 14.5 inches of rain fell within the City of Fort Collins , causing Spring Creek to flow over its banks and into surrounding communities . The flash flood transformed this tiny creek into a torrent , killing 5 people and causing an estimated $200 million worth of damage to public and private property , making this event the city 's worst natural disaster . The campus and academic buildings of Colorado State University was also severely damaged . Soon after the floods , President Clinton issued disaster declarations for 13 counties affected by the flood event , including Larimer County , which received $5.2 million in aid from FEMA for individual assistance . Colorado State University received $1.2 million in aid from FEMA to pay for repairs to damaged buildings . A hydrometeorological study revealed that the Horsetooth reservoir , which rose 50 cm in response to the flood , produced a significant flood reduction benefit . </P>
<P> From July 27 to July 28 , 1997 , 14.5 inches of rain fell within the City of Fort Collins , causing Spring Creek to flow over its banks and into surrounding communities . The flash flood transformed this tiny creek into a torrent , killing 5 people and causing an estimated $200 million worth of damage to public and private property , making this event the city 's worst natural disaster . The campus and academic buildings of Colorado State University was also severely damaged . Soon after the floods , President Clinton issued disaster declarations for 13 counties affected by the flood event , including Larimer County , which received $5.2 million in aid from FEMA for individual assistance . Colorado State University received $1.2 million in aid from FEMA to pay for repairs to damaged buildings . A hydrometeorological study revealed that the Horsetooth reservoir , which rose 50 cm in response to the flood , produced a significant flood reduction benefit . </P>
when did the flood on spring creek occur
when did the flood on spring creek occur
July 27 to July 28 , 1997
July 27 to July 28 , 1997