Floodplain Information

Reno County Floodplain Management Regulations

• Resolution 2020-34 - Floodplain Management Regulations (PDF)
• FIS Report (PDF)

Floodplain Applications

• No-Rise Certification Form (PDF)
• Non-Residential Floodproofing Certificate
• Elevation Certificate
• Floodplain Development Permit Application (PDF)

State and Federal Resources

• Association of State Floodplain Managers
• Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Water Resources - Contacts for obtaining state floodplain permits
• Kansas Association for Floodplain Management

FEMA Technical and Floodplain Bulletins

• FEMA Tech Bull 1 Openings (PDF)
• FEMA Tech Bull 2 Flood Resistant Materials (PDF)
• FEMA Tech Bull 3 Floodproofing (PDF)
• FEMA Tech Bull 4 Elevator Installation July 2010 (PDF)
• FEMA Tech Bull 6 Below Grade (PDF)
• FEMA Tech Bull 7 Wet Floodproofing (PDF)
• FEMA Tech Bull 10 Built on Fill (PDF)
• FEMA Tech Bull 11 Crawlspaces (PDF)
• Floodplain Management Bulletin 1-98 Available Data (PDF)
• Floodplain Management Bulletin Historic Structures (PDF)

FEMA Resources

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• FEMA’s Map Service Center - Find flood maps / make a FIRMette
• Flood Smart - Information on flood insurance, flood maps, and find an insurance agent in your area
• Emergency Management Institute - Training opportunities

Additional Resources and Information

• Floodplain Quick Guide (PDF)
• Biggert-Waters (PDF)
• 5 Ways To Lower Your Flood Insurance (PDF)
• FEMA Refund Fact Sheet 2014 (PDF)

More FEMA floodplain publications, booklets, and brochures may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Zoning Department at 620-694-2978.