All District-managed campgrounds & properties, including trails & day use areas will close starting Tue., Oct. 8, at 11 a.m.
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All District Offices to Close at Noon Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Will Remain Closed Through Thursday Oct. 10
All Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) offices will close at noon Tuesday, Oct. 8 and will remain closed Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday Oct. 10 due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton.
The District anticipates reopening offices Friday, Oct. 11, but will continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Milton to determine if future closings are necessary.
District structure operations staff will continue to monitor water levels and operate all of the agency’s water-control structures around the clock.
All District-Managed Campgrounds and Properties to Close at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) will close all District-managed campgrounds and properties to include trails and day use areas throughout its 16-county region at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Milton
Water Levels in Lake Tarpon Reduced in Anticipation of Storm Surge from Hurricane Milton
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is releasing as much water out of Lake Tarpon as possible, however anticipated storm surge from Hurricane Milton is expected to overtop the structure. Hurricane Milton is also forecasted to bring heavy rainfall to the region, which Hurricane Helene did not. The storm surge combined with the excessive rain could cause catastrophic flooding all around the lake and the outfall canal.