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New US Drought Monitor report released this morning shows some improvement for the District. This is the first time this year the District hasn't had some amount of Extreme or Exceptional drought conditions, and some areas show no drought conditions at all.
A rainy start to the month of October is more than welcome. Rainfall totals through the first 11 days this month are more than double the long-term monthly average for October. This increased rainfall is helping improve our drought conditions and groundwater deficit.
Rain is expected over the next several days at Hurricane Isaias approaches the western part of the state. The District offers an easy way to track rainfall totals in your area by visiting our real-time rainfall page, located at mysuwanneeriver.org/realtime…
The District is monitoring Hurricane Isaias and is coordinating with local and state emergency management. As a reminder, District lands are closed for any areas where a Tropical Storm Warning is issued. No District lands are currently closed.
While it doesn't appear at this time that the tropical disturbance in the western Gulf will have significant impacts on our area - though we always need to pay attention - there is a lot of rain in the forecast between now and Saturday.
⚠️ Nor'Easter Impacts Increase Today
🛑 Surf zone & marine hazards
🌧️ Flash Flood Risk Coast, Clay & Putnam Counties
🌊 Minor tidal flooding
🌀 90% chance of Gulf Tropical Cyclone
✅ Stay out of surf & flood water
✅ Monitor hurricanes.gov
#jaxwx #flwx #gawx
ALT Tropical weather outlook.
ALT Flash flooding rainfall risk.
ALT Forecast rainfall and high end forecast potential through 5 days.
ALT Coastal flood advisory.
This beautiful photo appears in our 2026 District calendar for the month of October. It shows a sunset over the Suwannee River near O'Brien and was taken by Robert Perna. We thank him so much for his submission!
Some potentially heavy, though much-needed, rainfall this weekend into early next week. A wet start to what is typically a fairly dry month.
☔ Wet pattern begins today
⛈️ Isolated Strong Storms Daily
⚠️Localized flooding rain risk
🛑 NEVER go into flood waters
👀 Nor'Easter Impacts Next Week
🌊 Marine & Surf Hazards Tue-Thu
🌧️Waves of Heavy Rain
⚠️Tidal flooding Tue-Thu coast, ICW & St. Johns
#jaxwx #flwx #gawx
ALT There is a daily risk isolated to areas of flash flooding through next week.
ALT Periods of heavy rainfall through early next week may cause localized flooding.
ALT A strong nor'easter develops late Monday and persists through Wednesday, with local marine and surf zone hazards. Tidal flooding is expected.
Do you have permitting questions? The District's Permit to Protect page has you covered.
mysuwanneeriver.com/8/Permit…
Then or now, fishing has long been a popular pastime along the Suwannee River. From generations past to today, the river continues to draw anglers looking to enjoy the outdoors. These historic photos from around 1950 offer a glimpse at fishing along the river in years past.
The District's Holton Creek tract in Hamilton County is looking really pretty at this time of year. The District manages more than 160,00 acres of land across North Florida, and 95 percent of them are open 365 days for recreational activities, including Holton Creek.
Hunting season is underway, one of the many recreational activities available on Suwannee River Water Management District lands. The District partners with @MyFWC to provide ample opportunities for hunters, and a majority of our lands fall within its wildlife management areas.
Today is the first day of fall! It's a great time to take a hike and enjoy the slightly cooler mornings we've experienced lately! The District's Bell Springs Trailhead is a great place to start your journey along the Florida National Scenic Trail.
Floridan Aquifer conditions vary depending on what part of the District you're in. Rainfall on the west side has helped spur recharge there, with some areas seeing groundwater levels above the 90th percentile.
Aquifer recharge is happening, albeit slowly, but more rainfall is needed over the next several months to restore normal groundwater levels Districtwide.
