The South Florida Water Management District's Tidal Outlook for the forecast period of September 8, 2025 through September 14, 2025, is now available. Tidal water levels along Florida's southeast coast and the Florida Keys are expected to remain near the National Weather Service (NWS) "Minor Flooding" threshold. On Florida’s southwest coast, tidal water levels are expected to remain below the NWS "Minor Flooding" threshold.
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Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. For a list of all upcoming meetings, check out our Meeting Calendar. Meeting agendas are available at least seven days in advance.
Meeting format varies for each meeting, and some meetings may be in-person only, virtual only, or a hybrid of both formats, so be sure to check the "Meeting Information" for details.
Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that there are multiple boat locks that are re-opening on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee starting Saturday, September 6, 2025. The locks will be open every day of the week.
- S-193 Boat Lock at Taylor Creek in Okeechobee County
Planning for the region’s future water needs is a key component of the South Florida Water Management District’s (District) public service mission.
DID YOU KNOW: On average, more than 3.5 billion gallons of water are used every day in South Florida for watering our lawns, drinking, bathing, growing crops, and servicing industries.