S-193 Lock on Lake Okeechobee North Shore Closed to Boat Traffic Until Further Notice
SFWMD water managers are using the lock to assist with flood control
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West Palm Beach, FL - Today, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) opened the gates of the S-193 navigation lock at Taylor Creek to assist with flood control north of Lake Okeechobee. As a result of this operation, the lock will be closed to boat traffic until further notice.
Tropical moisture has already brought an average of more than 2 inches of rain across SFWMD's 16-county region since Sunday. The S-133 Basin, which includes Taylor Creek, has seen some of the heaviest rainfall so far with 4-6 inches of rain. SFWMD meteorologists are forecasting additional rainfall in the coming days.
Randy Smith |
rrsmith@sfwmd.gov | Office: 561-682-2800 | Cell: 561-389-3386
The South Florida Water Management District is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern part of the state. It is the oldest and largest of the state's five water management districts. Our mission is to protect South Florida's water resources by balancing and improving flood control, water supply, water quality and natural systems.
