Entries by Rosemary Rayman

Your Flood Probability

Within the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) boundary, some homes and businesses are constructed in areas known as the 1 in 100-year flood plain but have experienced multiple floods in […]

Hurricane Season Is Here

Florida’s hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends November 30. Based on historical weather records dating back to the 1950s, a typical season will average 12 tropical storms with […]

Post-Storm Debris Removal: What You Can Expect

Following a severe storm event, the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) conducts immediate post-storm assessments, inspecting water control structures, canal channels and the canal rights-of-way for vegetative debris with the […]

That’s A Good Question

What are LWDD’s contingency plans for canal maintenance projects that are underway during hurricane season? The Lake Worth Drainage District is always mindful of the potential effects of severe storms […]

Automation For Faster Response

South Florida’s tropical weather events can be intense and seriously threaten property and life. In response, the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) monitors canal elevations and makes necessary operational adjustments […]