Water Levels in Key South Florida Water Bodies

1. Lake Okeechobee: 15.05 ft, 0.39 ft below the intermediate sub band 
2. WCA 2A: 11.57 ft, 0.57 ft above regulation schedule
3. WCA 3A: 10.03 ft, 0.17 ft above regulation schedule

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the primary agency responsible for Lake Okeechobee management. The Corps makes adjustments to help manage lake levels with consideration to factors including current conditions and protected species. The South Florida Water Management District continues closely monitoring algal activity, oysters, sea grass, and other conditions in and around Lake Okeechobee.

Publicly-Available Resources

• Water levels, flow volumes and current water conditions
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Jacksonville District 
  • South Florida Water Management District
• Overview of how water management works in South Florida
• Current environmental conditions, including Stormwater Treatment Area conditions

Learn More About Long-Term Projects to Improve Water Management in South Florida

The South Florida Water Management District remains committed to advancing projects to improve water levels and reduce harmful discharges to the Northern Estuaries. Learn more here.

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Note: The data in this report are for April 1 - April 7, 2024 and the total volumes are reported in acre feet (AC FT). All data provided in this update are provisional and subject to quality assurance and quality control review. Water levels (“elevations”) represent average for the day and are reported in NGVD29, a scientific measurement of the level of water in comparison to sea level. Change in stages are calculated based on average daily stages of waterbodies and may not fully capture the actual stage change over the week.

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 safeguard and restore South Florida's water resources and ecosystems, protect our communities from flooding, and meet the region's water needs while connecting with the public and stakeholders.