The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates the regional water management system and is prepared for potentially heavy rainfall throughout the week. The District will continue to actively monitor, manage and adjust our primary water management system throughout the entire rain event. Rainfall started today, Monday, June 10, 2024, in parts of the region and is expected through Friday, June 14, 2024. Over the next five days, rainfall is expected to be significantly above average for this time of year.

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.

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.

Actions by 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.

Much of Central and South Florida has an interconnected water management system, and flood control is often a shared responsibility between various agencies and communities including the SFWMD. SFWMD is strongly encouraging all local governments and local drainage operators like homeowner associations (HOAs) to prepare their stormwater systems.

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
 
The SFWMD reminds residents and visitors to avoid floodwaters resulting from heavy rains. 

South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Executive Director Drew Bartlett provided a final update this evening from the SFWMD’s Emergency Operations Center on the District’s response efforts for Hurricane Nicole.

The storm brought an average of 2-3 inches of rain in the northern portions of SFWMD's boundary. Regional water management systems responded well to the rainfall. Inspections today revealed no major issues associated with the regional water management system.

District Response Actions

South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Executive Director Drew Bartlett provided an update this afternoon from the SFWMD’s Emergency Operations Center on the District’s response efforts for Hurricane Nicole.

The storm brought an average of 2-3 inches of rain in the northern portions of SFWMD's boundary. Regional water management systems responded well to the rainfall as it passed through the SFWMD region in the last 24 hours. No major issues were reported during the storm.

District Response Actions

South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Executive Director Drew Bartlett provided an update this afternoon from the SFWMD’s Emergency Operations Center on the District’s preparation and response efforts for Tropical Storm Nicole. 

District Actions

South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Executive Director Drew Bartlett provided an update this afternoon from the SFWMD’s Emergency Operations Center on the District’s preparation efforts for Tropical Storm Nicole. 

District Actions

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is closely monitoring Subtropical Storm Nicole and continues to prepare the regional water management system for anticipated storm-related impacts. The current forecast suggests this storm may produce heavy rainfall by Wednesday night and Thursday across the Florida Peninsula.

In preparation for Subtropical Storm Nicole, SFWMD continues to take proactive actions to increase the readiness of the regional flood control system. Preparations include: