Floodplain Information

The City of Des Moines, in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program regulation 65.7(b)(1), intends to update the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) along Four Mile Creek within the city limits of Des Moines based on a recent study conducted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

If you have any questions or concerns about the proposed project or its affect on your property, you may email the Information Center for the City of Des Moines or call  (515) 283-4500 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Public comments can be sent to:

FEMA
Attn: Howard Kellick
3601 Eisenhower Avenue
Case No. 07-07-1813P
Alexandria, VA 22304-6425

Visit FEMA website for additional information regarding the FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program
The following 2007 Four Mile Creek Floodway and Floodplain map updates are broken down into areas for easier viewing and printing. Link to the following maps once you get them into the document library.

Map Area North of Easton Blvd

Map Area South of Easton Blvd & North of East University Ave

Map Area South of University Ave & in Vicinity of Scott Ave

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR FOURMILE CREEK WATERSHED STUDY

City Street Improvement and Maintenance Programs

To view a complete list of planned street improvements and maintenance programs scheduled for the period of April 2014 through June 2015 open the 2014 – 2015 Planned Street Improvement & Maintenance Programs schedule.

Major Construction Project by Ward

To find out which Ward you reside in, please check-out our address lookup feature. You can determine the Ward you reside in and find other valuable information about your address. You may also view our Wards map.

Major Construction Projects for Ward 1 (NW Des Moines)
Major Construction Projects for Ward 2 (NE Des Moines)
Major Construction Projects for Ward 3 (SW Des Moines)
Major Construction Projects for Ward 4 (SE Des Moines)

Grand Avenue Bridge over Des Moines River

An informational Meeting to discuss the proposed bridge aesthetic options for Grand Avenue over Des Moines River Bridge Replacement is being held on Monday, April 14, 2014 between 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM in the City Council Chambers.

This meeting will be an opportunity to review the proposed bridge aesthetic options.  A brief presentation will be made followed by a period for questions and comments.

General Information regarding this project and this meeting are available from Jon G. Fussell, P.E. Project Engineer, City of Des Moines, 400 Robert D Ray Dr., Des Moines, IA  50309, phone (515) 283-4027, email: jgfussell@dmgov.org .

An online version of the bridge aesthetics presentation and a link to a short survey is available below.  We appreciate your comments.

* Presentation:  http://www.dmgov.org/departments/Engineering/PDF/Grand%20Avenue%20over%20DSM%20River%20Aesthetics%20Presentation.pdf

Grand Avenue over Walnut Creek Bridge Replacement

Southeast Connector

The Southeast Connector is a multi-lane roadway connecting Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway at Southwest Second Street to US 65 bypass.

 Southeast Connector Website - Project Updates

Principal Riverwalk

The Principal Riverwalk features lighted, landscaped public spaces, world-class public art, and unique pedestrian bridges and pathways that connect 300 miles of Central Iowa trails. The project was a gift to the City of Des Moines in honor of the 125th anniversary of the Principal Financial Group.

Since ground was broken in 2004, we’ve been working to strengthen the heart of our city, unite the east and west sides of downtown, and provide opportunities for outdoor recreation.