LAKE O HEALTH CHECK: No discharges needed after Hurricane Debby [Video]

CLEWISTON, Fla. — Hurricane Debby brought heavy rain and flooding to Southwest Florida, so I checked in with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about how Lake Okeechobee was effected.

As Fox 4’s Hendry County Community Correspondent, I work in this area every day, so I’ve told you about ongoing efforts to maintain the lake’s water levels. Now, I’m here to get an update on it’s condition, and the steps being taken to keep it healthy.Watch my report here…

HEALTH CHECK: Lake Okeechobee in great shape, weathers Hurricane Debby without discharges

Major Cory Bell, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said Lake O’s water levels have been optimal, and the corps hasn’t needed to discharge water, despite the heavy rain from Hurricane Debby. He believes this puts the lake in a position to weather any future storms, too.

“We’re happy with the height of the lake which is just under 14 feet …