GIS / Floodplain

The Neosho County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) office is responsible for maintaining parcel data and agriculture land use data. We also provide assistance to the public, cities, and county entities.

About GIS

GIS is a set of tools for the collection and maintenance of databases and their spatial position. These tools are capable of creating maps and figures to display a multitude of data and the geographic position of that data within a particular area. The point, line, and polygon features are represented with associated attributes as layers within GIS. These layers can then be visually manipulated to draw illustrative and statistical conclusions. GIS can create maps for landowners, geographically represent sales data, illustrate and manage parcel boundaries, and calculate statistics as it relates to the geographic scope of a project. But the true scope of GIS is only limited by the needs and purposes of the user or requestor.

Disclaimer

The information and data provided by the Neosho County GIS Office were compiled using Federal, State, County, and local sources and are subject to change without prior notice. Neosho County makes no warranties or representations, express or implied regarding the accuracy, content, or quality of the information and data. The information and data are for tax purposes only and are not intended to be used as a legal document or boundary survey. Under no circumstances shall Neosho County be responsible to any party for any costs, expenses, damages, to any person or property arising from the use, misuse, sale, or reliance on this information and data.

911 Addresses

The Neosho County GIS office is responsible for assigning new 911 addresses within the unincorporated areas of Neosho County. Please complete the new 911 Address Request Form and return it to the GIS office. 911 Address Request Form

Neosho County Floodplain Development

Neosho County is a participating community in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This program allows area residents to purchase affordable flood insurance.

The Community's floodplain management regulations limit development allowed in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) (the area inundated by a storm that has a 1% chance of flooding in any year). The regulations specify that all new buildings to be constructed in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) (regulated floodplains) are required to have their lowest floor elevated one foot above the base flood elevation (BFE). The regulations also specify that substantial improvement of existing buildings or buildings that have sustained substantial damage must be brought into compliance with the requirements for new constructions in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).

Failing to comply with floodplain management regulations can put Neosho County in jeopardy of losing flood insurance, disaster assistance, and Federal backed loans and grants for our citizens.

Floodplain Development Permit Information

A permit is required before construction or other development begins on any man-made change including but not limited to buildings or other structures, levees and levee systems, land clearing (i.e. tree removal), mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or drilling operations.

Contact The State of Kansas to determine whether your project needs a permit.

Department of Agriculture, Division of Water Resources
Water Structures Program
1320 Research Park Drive
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: 785-564-6654

Neosho County requires a floodplain development permit for any proposed construction, other development or alteration to a property. 

Neosho County Floodplain Permit Application