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The South Florida Water Management District's Tidal Outlook for the forecast period of November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026, is now available. Tidal water levels along South Florida's east coast and in the Florida Keys are currently near or above the NWS "Minor Flooding" threshold and may approach the "Moderate Flooding" threshold over the weekend. Along South Florida's west coast, tidal water levels may remain below the NWS "Minor Flooding" threshold.
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The S-193 Boat Lock on Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County has been closed to boat traffic effective immediately. This boat lock is being used to move flood waters away from local communities. The lock will remain closed to boat traffic for safety purposes until further notice.
All of the other north shore locks remain operational and open for use by boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee.
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All of the remaining navigational boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee will re-open seven days a week starting Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The boat locks are listed below: