Flood risk, local cost data, climate factors, and insurance context for your ZIP code.
Flood Risk
Medium
Cost Range
$1,500–$9,000
Avg Response
38 min
NFIP
State participates
Eastern suburb on the flattest part of the Front Range; Cherry Creek reservoir nearby; high hail frequency equal to all Denver metro markets; large and diverse multi-family housing stock increases per-unit water damage exposure; flat terrain creates more ponding than Denver's hillier neighborhoods
Flood-prone areas: Southeast Aurora near the Cherry Creek watershed and low-lying areas near Tollgate Creek have highest storm flooding risk
Extraction & drying cost per square foot by IICRC water category
| Water Category | $/sq ft |
|---|---|
| Category 1 — Clean Burst supply line, clean appliance overflow | $2.55–$7.13 |
| Category 2 — Gray Dishwasher, washing machine, toilet bowl (no feces) | $7.13–$8.63 |
| Category 3 — Black Sewage backup, floodwater, toilet overflow with feces | $10.13–$13.2 |
Estimates exclude reconstruction (drywall, flooring replacement). National benchmarks: Cat 1 $3.75–$4.25, Cat 2 $4.10–$6.50, Cat 3 $7–$7.50/sq ft — adjusted for Aurora market (3–12/sq ft range).
