The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) operates the regional water management system and finished pre-storm preparations for the regional system yesterday in anticipation of forecasted rainfall. SFWMD will continue to actively monitor, manage and adjust our primary water management system throughout the entire rain event. Heavy rainfall started today and is expected through Sunday.
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is continuing to monitor the rainfall impacting South Florida and adjusting the regional water management system to drain water away from communities as quickly as possible.
Much of Central and Southern Florida has an interconnected water management system, and flood control is often a shared responsibility between county and city governments, local drainage districts, communities and agencies including the SFWMD.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and is preparing the regional water management system for potential heavy rainfall.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) issued Emergency Order 2023-027 to authorize pumping and other measures to address the flooding in Broward County caused by record breaking, severe and heavy rainfall from widespread thunderstorms.
Read Emergency Order 2023-027