Notice Regarding Excessive Rainfall Event Starting on November 1, 2026 Northern and Central Palm Beach County experienced a significant, unanticipated extreme rainfall event that began on Friday, October 30th, continued through the weekend and is still ongoing in certain areas. The unprecedented rainfall produced a three-day total of 17 to 24 inches across Northern's jurisdiction. Northern's Operations Staff has been working around the clock to monitor, operate and respond at all hours to issues created by this event. District staff continue to monitor and manage our stormwater systems and ensure optimum operation with as minimal impact as possible.
Northern's operational capabilities include multiple pumping stations and operable gates, all operating at permitted capacity. Control gates were opened in accordance with the SFWMD Permit guidelines, and stormwater pumping stations were pumping stormwater to outfalls as permitted. Where stormwater systems are designed to discharge by gravity, Northern Staff is monitoring outfalls to ensure no blockages impede discharge. The systems are working as designed and intended.
Please ensure the road catch basins remain clear, and advise residents to drive carefully on flooded roads. Be mindful of wildlife in lakes and canals since the flooding has also displaced them.
Once the significant rainfall subsided, the systems continue to discharge at the allowable rates and return to normal control elevations.
Homepage of Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District
