Water management district to close locks due to tropical storms

Special to the Lake Okeechobee News
Posted 11/8/20

All navigational locks operated by the South Florida Water Management District (SFMWD) will close at the end of their normal operating hours Sunday due to Tropical Storm Eta.

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Water management district to close locks due to tropical storms

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Special to the Lake Okeechobee News

WEST PALM BEACH  -- All navigational locks operated by the South Florida Water Management District (SFMWD) will close at the end of their normal operating hours today due to Tropical Storm Eta.

The locks will stay closed until the storm passes.

Below is a list of the affected locks.

  • Okeechobee County: S-193 boat lock, Taylor Creek
  • Martin County: S-135 boat lock, J&S Fish Camp
  • Okeechobee County: G-36 boat lock, Henry Creek
  • Okeechobee County: S-193 boat lock, Taylor Creek
  • Okeechobee County: S-65D boat lock, Kissimmee River
  • Okeechobee County: S-65E boat lock, Kissimmee River
  • Glades County: S-127 boat lock, Buckhead Ridge and S-131 boat lock, Lakeport
  • Hendry County: S-310 boat lock, Clewiston
  • Polk County: S-65 boat lock, Lake Kissimmee
  • Polk County: S-65A boat lock, Kissimmee River
  • Polk County: S-61 boat lock, Lake Tohopekaliga

The locks are expected to reopen as conditions allow after Tropical Storm Eta passes South Florida. 

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