Sioux Falls, SD (KELO-AM) The Federal Emergency Management Agency has finally given Sioux Falls a timeline on when the city can expect updated flood maps.
FEMA estimates the city will get draft flood maps by June of this year, but the final maps won't be finished until spring of 2016.
The timeline announcement follows pressure on FEMA from South Dakota's congressional delegation. Senators John Thune (R) and Mike Rounds (R) and Rep. Kristi Noem (R) met with FEMA officials last month.
Months ago, city officials sent to FEMA proof of upgraded flood controls for the Big Sioux River and Skunk Creek. Developers are waiting for the new maps to help with planning and many homeowners are waiting because they may no longer be required to have flood insurance.