Emergency Management Flood and drought, like hurricanes and wildfires have always been a part of subtropical Florida. Planning, monitoring and management can lessen the impact of these natural extremes. more >
Current Forecasts & Conditions How much rain is forecast for my community? What's the weather look like south, north, or west of me? The SFWMD has monitoring stations throughout 16 counties. more >
El Niņo/La Niņa These cyclical weather events have an impact on state, national and world-wide weather. Born of ocean temperature changes, each event can affect hurricanes, floods and droughts. more >
Long-Term Climate Variability Variations in climate can have significant impacts on water resources, and call for adaptations in water management strategies. Sophisticated models help us to anticipate impacts and evaluate solutions. more >
Major Storms & Floods Many people pay close attention to hurricanes. Did you realize that a heavy storm lasting for hours or days can bring as much or more floodwater than a hurricane? more >
Historical Data What was the level of Lake Okeechobee at this time 10 years ago? How has average rainfall changed in the last 20 years? Find answers to what has happened in the past here. more >
Meteorology The science and the art of studying large and small-scale weather patterns, and predicting the impact of those patterns on local, national and international weather. more >
Northern Everglades
