SFWMD Closing All Navigational Locks in Preparation of Tropical Storm Ian

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will close all navigational locks starting Tuesday, September 27 in preparation of Tropical Storm Ian.

The following locks will close at the end of operating hours on Monday, September 26, 2022.

• 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
• Glades County: S-127 Boat Lock, Buckhead Ridge
• Glades County: S-131 Boat Lock, Lakeport
• Hendry County: S-310 Boat Lock, Clewiston
• Okeechobee/Glades County: S-65E, Kissimmee River
• Okeechobee/Highlands County: S-65D Boat Lock
• Osceola/Polk County: S-65A Boat Lock
• Osceola/Polk County: S-65, Lake Kissimmee
• Osceola County: S-61, Cypress Lake and Lake Tohopekaliga

The locks are expected to re-open as conditions warrant after the storm passes South Florida.

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