South Florida Water Management District (District) Executive Director Drew Bartlett provided an update today from the District's Emergency Operations Center on Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton is a powerful hurricane, and the storm is expected to bring significant rainfall, storm surge, strong winds and tornadoes to the region. Rainfall from the storm is expected to result in a significant and rapid rise in canals, lakes, ponds and rivers throughout the District.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Milton.
The following locks are closing at the end of operating hours today, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 and will reopen on Friday, October 11, 2024 for their normal operating hours, depending on conditions.
SFWMD Navigation Locks on Lake Okeechobee
The South Florida Water Management District has rescheduled the October Governing Board Meeting to Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. due to Hurricane Milton. The meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will temporarily close all SFWMD-managed lands today, Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in preparation for Hurricane Milton.
All SFWMD-managed lands are expected to re-open at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024.
