Blog · October 14, 2026 · Nebraska
Beatrice Flood Zone Map, Nebraska: a practical guide
Flood zones are set by FEMA, and checking one near Clatonia takes a few minutes.
Main page: Gage County, NE GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, county facts and neighboring maps).
Platbookmapper is an Amazon Associate. If you buy through an Amazon link on this page, we earn a commission. The link is a product, not the county map.
Ahead of any purchase around Clatonia, check the Beatrice flood zone map: the zone on that map shapes insurance, permits and resale. What this Beatrice guide covers: finding the address on FEMA's map, reading the zone codes, and pairing it with the Gage County gWorks map.
The Beatrice flood zone map: start here
Start with FEMA's Flood Map Service Center: type an address near Virginia, and choose the dynamic map. A tract near Virginia without an address is still easy to locate: search the nearest road then click the parcel area.
Pulling up a parcel
Begin with the Gage County gWorks map; it covers each assessed parcel from Blue Springs to Clatonia. Out toward Filley, enter a street address, an owner's name or a parcel number, and the viewer zooms to the match. For property near Clatonia, a pop-up or side panel typically gives the owner of record, acreage on the tax roll, a parcel ID and in many cases the last transfer.
Beatrice, NE: the basics
Beatrice lies within Gage County, Nebraska, so its parcels are on the county's map. Beatrice is also the county seat, so deeds and plats are filed in town. With a lot near Clatonia, city or town hall handles matters such as zoning, permits and utilities within town limits, and the county still keeps the parcel and deed records. Land beyond the city limits out by Virginia often follows county rules instead.
Next door to Gage County
Gage County meets Marshall County, KS, Washington County, KS, Jefferson County, Johnson County, and Lancaster County; every one of them runs a separate parcel map. Ground near Clatonia that runs to the line can show up across two assessors' files, so check the neighboring map as well. For a home near Wymore, the Platbookmapper state page links every bordering county map across Nebraska.
Before you lean on the lines
Acreage on the record is an assessed number; just a licensed surveyor establishes the real corners on land around Filley. For a parcel near Virginia, records update in batches, so a deed recorded last month can take weeks to appear.
Taking the map into the field
The parcel map usually runs in a mobile browser, which helps when you're standing on land near Pickrell, though signal can drop in rural spots. A printout of the tract near Pickrell helps when you meet an owner or agent.
Water near Clatonia
Low-lying fields near Pickrell may not have detailed mapping, so ask neighbors about past flooding. Wet ground around Blue Springs is a separate issue from flood zones; check the National Wetlands Inventory mapper for a first look.
Places you'll see on the map
Beatrice is the county seat, where most land records are kept. You'll also find Pickrell, Blue Springs, Filley, and Wymore, each with its own cluster of lots. About 21,634 people call Gage County home (Census Bureau estimate, 2023) spread over roughly 851 square miles. Landmarks such as Big Blue River and Homestead National Monument are easy to spot when you zoom out from Pickrell.
Reading A, AE and X
An AE label carries a published BFE, while plain Zone A does not; builders around Blue Springs design to it. For a home near Blue Springs, a low-risk label isn't a guarantee: FEMA notes that many claims come from moderate- and low-risk areas.
How land is described here
Nebraska follows the Public Land Survey System, which means a tract near Clatonia is described by section, township and range. Each section is nominally a mile square, about 640 acres, with 36 sections to a township, though sections near Clatonia can be irregular. Copy the legal description from the record for the parcel near Virginia before you request a deed or survey.
Use the county map alongside FEMA
FEMA doesn't draw property lines, so open the Gage County gWorks map next to confirm you have the right parcel near Wymore.
Insurance, lenders and building
For a structure inside an A or V zone and the loan is federally backed or regulated, the lender will require flood insurance where the community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, and that holds around Filley too. Remodeling a house in a zone near Filley often needs a floodplain permit; ask the local floodplain administrator before you plan.
Questions to ask before you buy
Ask the listing agent whether the home has flooded on the property near Wymore; an insurance quote early avoids surprises.
Questions about the Beatrice flood zone map
How often are flood maps updated for land near Clatonia?
Generally, a new study can move a zone line near Filley, so look at the panel date.
How do I check the flood zone for an address in Beatrice?
Good question; FEMA's free map shows the zone for any spot near Wymore; then confirm the parcel on the county viewer.
Is AE a high-risk flood zone around Wymore?
For most people, an AE zone has a 1% annual chance of flooding and a base flood elevation, so builders near Filley design to that elevation.
What is a base flood elevation around Pickrell?
In most cases, a BFE near Virginia tells builders how high the lowest floor should be; surveyors near Clatonia use it often.
Is the parcel map a survey in Beatrice?
No; boundary questions near Virginia need a licensed surveyor; a survey sets the real corners
Open the official Gage County, NE parcel map See it in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.