Hurricane Debby

The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates the regional water management system. The system remains fully operational with no issues at this time. The District will continue to actively monitor, manage and adjust our primary water management system throughout Hurricane Debby.

Much of the Central and Southern Florida region has an interconnected water management system, and flood control is a shared responsibility between county/city governments, local drainage districts, communities (including Homeowner Associations or HOAs), and the District.

Reminders for Residents and Visitors:

If you face life-threatening flooding or are in imminent danger, call 9-1-1.
Avoid driving through flooded areas. When in doubt, turn around.
Ensure debris, trash cans, and other items are secured and cannot clog drainage ways.
Monitor any announcements from your County's Emergency Operations Center.
Do not drink, wade, or swim in floodwaters.
Read the infographic Rain Drain: What to Expect in Your Neighborhood When It Rains for a close-up look at the interconnected drainage system. Flooded roads, swales and ditches are expected during and after heavy rain events. In the event water is impacting your home, please report the flooding to your local drainage operator. Type in your address and look up your local drainage operator at SFWMD.gov/FloodControl.

View the SFWMD Emergency Orders that were issued:

Emergency Order 2024-051
Emergency Order 2024-052
Emergency Order 2024-053
Emergency Order 2024-054

County Emergency Updates:
Be sure to follow your County's Emergency Operations Center for the latest local emergency updates. SFWMD will continue to keep the public informed on our emergency operations.

SFWMD will continue to keep the public informed of our operations as the storm approaches the State of Florida. Get the latest updates from the SFWMD by following us on Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter.

Weather Radar:
SFWMD.gov/Weather