The South Florida Water Management District's Tidal Outlook for the forecast period of August 19, 2024 through August 26, 2024, is now available. Tidal water levels along the southeast coast of Florida are expected to stay below the National Weather Service's "Minor Flooding" threshold. Tidal water levels on the west coast and in the Florida Keys are predicted to be slightly above the "Minor Flooding" threshold.
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Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for an upcoming Resiliency Coordination Forum to promote additional collaboration on water management and resiliency initiatives between local, state, federal and tribal partners.
With approximately 700 miles of shoreline and 40+ gravity coastal structures upstream of tidally influenced canals, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)’s water management mission is influenced by sea levels. Along with rainfall and surge, high tide events also contribute to flood risks in South Florida.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is actively addressing the impacts of rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changing rainfall and flood patterns. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are encouraging stakeholders and the public to share their comments on the Draft 2024 District Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan.