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Southwest Florida Water Management District Hurricane Milton Post-Storm Resource
Many rivers in the Tampa Bay region have been severely impacted by flooding from Hurricane Milton.
Lake Thonotosassa: Setting the Record Straight
Despite reports that the District did not take measures to minimize flood risks for Lake Thonotosassa from Hurricane Milton, District structure operators lowered the lake to the maximum amount possible before the storm.
Flint Creek Structure on Lake Thonotosassa Under Water
The District has been receiving questions about its ability to move water out of Lake Thonotosassa through the Flint Creek water control structure.
Governing Board to Meet in Brooksville
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. at District Headquarters, located at 2379 Broad Street in Brooksville.
Flooding After the Storm
Some areas of the District are still seeing rising floodwater. Flooding can occur days and even weeks after a storm due to numerous factors. Where, when and how much rainfall occurred are just some of the reasons for post-Milton flooding.
Major Flooding Expected along the Withlacoochee River
The Withlacoochee River is forecast to reach major flood stage in response to heavy rainfall from Hurricane Milton. The storm brought significant amounts of rain especially to the headwaters of the Withlacoochee River.
Rumor Control: Lake Jovita
The District does not control a dam on Lake Jovita in Pasco County and is not releasing water from Lake Jovita. Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Milton has caused extreme flooding in the region, but it is not related to the release of any water from the lake by the District.
Southwest Florida Water Management District Flood Response Update
The District continues to monitor lake and river levels and manage its water control structures around the clock during this historic flooding event caused by Hurricane Milton.Lake and River Level Update
UPDATE: District Releasing Additional Water from Medard Reservoir to Protect the Reservoir’s Structural Integrity
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is releasing additional water from the Medard Reservoir into the Alafia River to protect the structural integrity of the reservoir.
Hillsborough Flood Detention Area Continuing to Fill with Floodwaters
The Hillsborough Flood Detention Area (HFDA), which is instrumental in preventing flooding from the Hillsborough River in the cities of Temple Terrace and Tampa, is continuing to fill with floodwaters due to impacts from Hurricane Milton, resulting in some localized flooding on District-own
District Releasing Additional Water from Medard Reservoir to Protect the Reservoir’s Structural Integrity
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is releasing additional water from the Medard Reservoir into the Alafia River to protect the structural integrity of the reservoir.
District Activates Tampa Bypass Canal System to Help Prevent River Flooding
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) has activated the Tampa Bypass Canal System due to anticipated heavy rains from Hurricane Milton to help protect the cities of Temple Terrace and Tampa from river flooding.