MC Floodplain Information

This page provides information / resolution pertaining to the newest floodplain maps that now effect Mitchell County, Kansas. 

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) enables property owners to purchase flood insurance. In return, communities agree to adopt and implement local floodplain management regulations that contribute to protecting lives and reducing the risk of new construction and substantial improvements from future flooding.

NOTE that if a person intends to build within a floodplain, ultimately it is the owner's responsibility to fill out the permit application and present it to the Floodplain Administrator for the community where the construction is planned to occur or, the county administrator should they live beyond any city limits, not in one of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities.  (This is directly stated in the permit.)

See additional Floodplain documents at right or, if on cell phone, continue scrolling down.

For additional information you can also contact:

• 785-534-0624, David Dohe, MC Emergency Management
  

Kansas Base Flood Elevation Portal – Click Here, to access and or set up an account to assist you in locating / deciding if your property is in a floodplain.

• Floodplain Management Section.
• NFIP Resources Page
• Mapping 

Mitchell County Floodplain Administrators
*Participating in the NFIP

*Beloit: 

• 785-534-9726, Code Enforcement Officer

*Cawker City:

• 785.781.4713, Charles Gullion, City Superintendent
  

*Glen Elder:

• 785-545-3322, Sheila Paxson, Mayor

*Hunter:

• 785-529-2515, Laura Pahls, City Clerk

Other Communities:

• Tipton and Scottsville are not in the flood plain. Simpson has currently opted out of participate at this time

Select Below :

• Read the NEW Floodplain Resolution (PDF)
• Download A Copy of the Floodplain Permit (PDF)
• Click Here To View The Current Floodplain Map
  
  
• After The Flood Fact-sheet (PDF)
• Starting Your Recovery Fact-sheet (PDF)
• Increased Cost of Compliance (PDF)

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