Floodplain Information

As part of a congressionally mandated nationwide flood map modernization initiative, the floodplain maps for Salina have been recently updated by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency).

The updated maps were released as preliminary maps on December 18, 2009, which started a 90 day public review and comment period.  The boundaries of many flood-prone areas within the city shown on the existing 1986 flood map have been revised.  These preliminary maps are not yet effective and we do not know for certain when they will go into effect.  However, we anticipate notification from FEMA about six months prior to the effective date of the new maps.  In the meantime, the 1986 floodplain maps are still in effect and are the official floodplain maps.

As we receive updated information from FEMA about existing LOMAs and LOMRs we will post it to this website.  If you would like to receive notices and information from City staff directly to your email inbox, please subscribe to the "Floodplain Information" mailing list.  

Other helpful information: 

                                                                                   Subdivision Maps

*NOTE: These maps are preliminary only and are subject to being revised based on input from property owners and the City of Salina to FEMA.

2004 Bonnie Ridge Addition LOMR  - This Letter of Map Revision was issued in 2004 and took the Bonnie Ridge Addition out of the floodplain on the 1986 FEMA map.

SOMA List - contains properties listed alphabetically by address for which there are LOMA or LOMR letters or other LOMA related activity history.  This list shows whether or not FEMA has determined if a particular LOMA or LOMR letter will be revalidated.  We will update this list as we receive information from FEMA.

Protest Form - If you are not sure whether or not to submit a protest, please contact us.  You can submit this form via email by clicking "Submit Form" at the top after you have filled it out.

Power Point presentation - (presented at the public meetings on Feb. 11, 2010)

Brochures and Handouts:

FEMA Floodplain Questions
Flood Hazard Mapping Fact Sheet
National Flood Insurance Program
Flood Insurance 101
Saving on Flood Insurance - Grandfathering

If your property is located inside the city limits of Salina; contact us at:
City of Salina, Planning Division, 785-309-5720 
Email: floodplaininformation@salina.org

If your property is located outside the city limits of Salina, in the unincorporated areas of Saline County, please contact Vicki Koepsel, Saline County Planning Department, at 785-309-5813.

You may also contact Kansas Department of Agriculture, www.ksda.org for more information about the floodplain in Kansas.