The new maps mean changes to the flood plain boundaries along Indian, Brush, Turkey, Negro, Coffee and Wolf creeks, Camp Branch, Blue River and associated tributaries
Overland Park, KS - infoZine - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released new flood maps that impact property owners in Overland Park and Johnson County.The new flood insurance rate maps will go into effect Aug. 3.The revised maps were prepared following extensive study of rivers and streams in the county. The flood area is based on a 100-year flood, which has a statistical probability of a 1 percent chance of occurring each year.