Case Study: Boulder County, Colorado improves flood damage assessment with EagleView aerial imagery

EagleView Imagery Key to Flood Recovery Efforts in Boulder County, Colorado

Boulder County, Colorado, faced significant budget constraints and geographical challenges that made it difficult to physically assess remote properties for accurate tax rolls. The county assessor's office turned to EagleView, utilizing its aerial imagery to identify unaccounted structures like barns and garages without costly field visits. This need became even more critical when a devastating 100-year flood in 2013 destroyed or damaged thousands of homes and made vast areas completely inaccessible.

EagleView provided a rapid response, conducting a new flyover to capture imagery of the damage even as flood waters receded. By using EagleView's online analytical tools to compare pre- and post-flood imagery on a split-screen, the county could perform accurate damage assessments from their desktops in minutes instead of weeks. The solution was vital for quickly adjusting property values for residents and was also leveraged by other county departments to identify damaged infrastructure, greatly accelerating the overall recovery efforts.

Boulder County, Colorado

Cindy Braddock

Chief Deputy Assessor