Emergency Operations Update: Brazos River Forecast – June 8, 2026

The Brazos River is forecasted to crest at 33.4 feet at the Richmond Gage on Thursday, June 11.  At this elevation the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 (LID 2) drainage system continues to operate normally with gravity flow. Fortunately, LID 2 is forecasted to receive less than ¼” of rain over the next 7 days while the Brazos River is elevated. However, LID 2 is prepared if the situation changes. The pump stations have been tested and operators are on stand-by, if needed. LID 2 residents are encouraged to bookmark the Emergency Operations website to receive the latest information: FBCLID2.com/EMERGENCY. The latest forecast information from the National Weather Service is linked below.

Brazos River at Richmond, TX

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Rainfall Forecast

Brazos River Forecast

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Brazos River Forecast

Memorial Day Weekend Forecast: May 22, 2026

Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 (LID 2) is forecasted to receive 1-3 inches through Memorial Day weekend, but isolated areas may see as much as 5-7 inches of rainfall.  The latest forecast information from the National Weather Service is linked below.  Fortunately, the Brazos River is at low levels that do not impact drainage inside the LID 2 levee.  The pump stations are exercised routinely, and operators are available to run the pumps, if needed.  Based on the current forecast, LID 2 does not anticipate that the pumps will be operated.

During any heavy rain event there may be street ponding or flooding if the storm drains are overwhelmed and back up.  As rainfall decreases, the storm sewers will catch up, and any water in the streets will recede.  Never drive into high water.

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Brazos River at Richmond, TX