Floodplain Mapping Projects

FEMA has available several services for different phases of a mapping project. Preliminary, Pending and Effective products can be downloaded on from the Map Service Center. FEMA also maintains several map viewers:

National Flood Hazard Layer - displays the effective digital data
> Flood Map Changes Viewer  - includes the Preliminary and Pending digital map data, with a Changes Since Last FIRM layer that compares the Preliminary/Pending data with the effective data


KDA maintains project-specific map viewers for active projects that are based on the same digital data. The web links are included on the project pages below. 

Verdigris Custom Watershed


The Verdigris Custom Watershed Floodplain Mapping update project kicked off on January 28, 2020, in the cities of Howard and Eureka. The Discovery Meeting was held virtually on April 21, 2020. Data development for regulatory maps will began in 2022 for Chautauqua, Elk and Greenwood Counties. This website will be updated with relevant content as the project moves forward.

After a pause in the Verdigris Custom Watershed Floodplain Mapping project, the Re-Kickoff meeting for the Greenwood County was held on 4/10/2024 and the Re-Kickoff meetings for Chautauqua and Elk counties were held on 4/11/2024.

Chautauqua County

Chautauqua Co DD Re-Kickoff - 4/11/2024
Chautauqua Co DD Kickoff - 6/22/2022


Elk County

Elk Co DD Re-Kickoff - 4/11/2024
Elk Co DD Kickoff - 6/21/2022


Greenwood County

Greenwood Co DD Re-Kickoff - 4/10/2024
Greenwood Co DD Kickoff - 6/21/2022


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Watershed Discovery Information

Verdigris Discovery Meeting Virtual Presentation 4-21-2020

Verdigris Custom Watershed Kickoff / Initial Map Review 1-28-2020

Verdigris Kickoff Meeting Notes 1-28-2020 - Howard

Verdigris Kickoff Meeting Notes 1-28-2020 - Eureka

Verdigris Kickoff Meeting Handout - Howard

Verdigris Kickoff Meeting Handout - Eureka


Unsure which watershed you are in?  Use the following link to find out.
Kansas HUC 8 Watershed Map

Or reference the map below for Custom Watershed project areas.

Project Reference Map

Use this page to find relevant information on floodplain mapping projects.  Click on the map below to view current or proposed floodplain mapping projects.  Use the Kansas Floodplain Map Viewer for current effective floodplains.

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