Emergency Operations Update – May 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM

  • FBCLID 2 received 1.8 to 2.2 inches of rain over the past 24 hours, and 10 to 12 inches of rain since Tuesday, May 7.
  • Additional rainfall is anticipated on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. FBCLID 2 personnel will remain at the pump stations 24/7 throughout the event.
  • Drainage South of US-59/IH69 (Ditches A, B, C, D, E, and G):
    • Water levels in the ditches are currently at elevation 58.3 feet. Ditch water levels have been pumped down by 1.8 feet from the peak level last night and more than 7 feet from the initial peak on Tuesday night.
    • The Bill Little Pump Station that drains this area has run continuously and is operating normally.
    • Five auxiliary pumps also continue to run.
  • Drainage North of US-59/IH-69 (Ditch F):
    • Water levels in Ditch F are currently at elevation 65.2 feet. Ditch water levels have been pumped down 0.8 feet from the peak level last night.
    • The Mike Thelen Pump Station that drains this area is operating normally.
  • Brazos River
    • The Brazos River is forecasted to crest today (Friday, May 10) but will stay at elevated levels through the weekend.
    • Brazos River water will remain about 2 feet below the bottom of the FBCLID2 levee.
    • The flood gates in the levee are closed, so no water from the Brazos River can enter FBCLID 2.
    • However, all rainfall through the weekend must be pumped out of the levee.
  • Residents are encouraged to sign up for email and text alerts through the district’s website to stay up-to-date on the latest district news: www.fbclid.com/alerts
  • FBCLID 2 Emergency Operation Updates will continue to be posted as conditions change.