Abstract: Flood is a major threating problem to the local community at worldwide particularly in developing countries. Urban floods have emerged as a pressing concern in Ethiopia, particularly in areas like Addis Ababa city. Kebena river, which is one of the major watershed catchment in Addis Ababa, is frequently affected by these floods which has been resulting in great socio-economic damage. In order to minimize and avoid the problem, there should be a research that can identify and understand the causes and consequences of flooding in the study area.