Flooding & Drainage Infrastructure
Roads and homesteads in Montura flood after heavy rain. Drainage canals and culverts need maintenance and modernization.
Problem Overview
Many Montura roads and properties experience repeated flooding due to undersized culverts, clogged ditches, and aging drainage infrastructure that has not kept pace with rainfall and runoff patterns.
Why It Matters
Flooding damages homes, blocks emergency access, destroys agricultural land, and threatens livestock. Reliable drainage is the foundation of every other rural service.
What Residents Can Do
- Report standing water and washouts to Hendry County Public Works
- Document flooding with photos and dates
- Attend BOCC and Central County Water District meetings
- Sign the coalition petition for a drainage master plan
Take Action on This Issue
Report or Call
- Hendry County Public Works: (863) 675-5222
- Central County Water District (CCWD): (863) 675-1466
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