Emergency Storm Information
All District-Managed Campgrounds and Properties to Close at 3 p.m. »
August 13, 2021 – 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 3 p.m. in anticipation of impacts from Tropical Depression Fred.
District Monitors Tropical Depression Fred and Activates Emergency Operations Center to Level 1 »
August 13, 2021 – Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) officials have raised the activation level of the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to Level 1 as they monitor Tropical Depression Fred.
Tropical Depression Fred Employee Preparation »
August 12, 2021 – As Tropical Depression Fred approaches Florida, the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is monitoring the storm and is expected to activate tomorrow.
District Returns to Normal Operations »
July 7, 2021 – All Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) offices will be open Thursday, July 8, as the District returns to normal operations after Tropical Storm Elsa.
Emergency Order No. SWF 21-037 (Tropical Storm Elsa) »
July 7, 2021 – The District has issued Emergency Order No.
All District Offices Closed Wednesday, July 7 »
July 6, 2021 – All Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) offices will be closed Wednesday, July 7, due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa.
District Raises Activation Level of Emergency Operations Center »
July 6, 2021 –
Emergency Operations Center at Level 1 Activation
All District Offices Closed Tuesday, July 6 »
July 5, 2021 –
All Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) offices will be closed Tuesday, July 6, due to potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa.
All District-Managed Campgrounds and Properties to Close at 5 p.m. Monday, July 5 »
July 4, 2021 – 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 5 p.m.
District Monitors Tropical Storm Elsa »
July 4, 2021 –
Emergency Operations Center at Level 2 activation
Hurricane Elsa Employee Preparation »
July 2, 2021 – As Hurricane Elsa approaches, the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is monitoring the storm.
2021 Hurricane Season – District Employee Preparation »
July 1, 2021 – The Atlantic basin hurricane season occurs June 1st through November 30th. During this time, there is a heightened risk of severe rain events, high winds, flooding and storm damage.