Author: FBCLID 2

Emergency Operations Update – May 9, 2019 at 6:00 PM

  • The Brazos River is now forecasted to crest on Sunday, May 12. The highest forecasted water elevation in Ditch H created by the Brazos River will put water at 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.
  • Drainage ditch levels south of US-59/IH-69 (including Ditches A and C) have been pumped down to 58.4 feet.  The water is down more than 7 feet from the peak level on Tuesday, May 7.
  • The Bill Little Pump Station that drains the area south of US-59/IH-69 has run continuously with no issues since Tuesday afternoon and is operating normally.
  • Five auxiliary pumps have also been installed and are pumping water out of the levee.
  • North of US-59/IH-69, the Ditch F drainage system has been pumped down to the minimum level possible.  The Mike Thelen pump station is ready and on standby if rainfall resumes.
  • Additional rainfall is anticipated for FBCLID 2 from Thursday, May 9th through Saturday, May 11th.
  • The flooding experienced in FBCLID 2 was created by intense rainfall on Tuesday, May 7 and was not caused by on-going construction projects.
  • The next FBCLID 2 Emergency Operations Update is scheduled for Friday, May 10 at 9:00 a.m. unless conditions change overnight. 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.
  • For more information, a map of the FBCLID 2 Ditch and Levee system is attached for reference. An interactive map is also available on the website: fbclid2.com/map
  • Flood Gages that monitor the ditch water levels are available on the website: fbclid2.com/gauges

For additional information about FBCLID 2:

Website – www.fbclid2.com

Email – gm1@fbclid2.com

For additional information about Emergency Management:

City of Sugar Land Resources

https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/105/Emergency-Management

http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/1763/May-2019-Rain-Event

www.facebook.com/SugarLandTXgov

www.nextdoor.com

www.twitter.com/sugarlandtxgov

Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management

http://fbcoem.org

Emergency Operations Update – May 9, 2019 at 1:00 PM

The following is a status update for Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 (FBCLID2) Emergency Operations:

  • The Brazos River is forecasted to crest on Friday, May 10 but will stay elevated through the weekend. The highest forecasted water elevation in Ditch H created by the Brazos River will remain 2’ 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 will need to be pumped out of the levee.
  • The FBCLID2 Ditch A drainage system has been pumped down to 59.7 feet.  This is down more than 6.1 feet from the peak level on Tuesday, May 7. The pump station has operated continuously with no issues since Tuesday afternoon.
  • With Ditch A drainage system pumped down to 59.7 feet, only one of two large pumps can operate at the Bill Little Pump Station.  With no rainfall, this one large pump is forecasted to run until around midnight on Thursday, May 9th.  The second large pump is ready and on standby if Ditch A returns to 61.5 feet.
  • The Bill Little Pump Station also has two smaller pumps that continue to run.
  • Five auxiliary pumps have also been installed in Ditch A and are pumping water out of the district.
  • North of US 59, the Ditch F drainage system is pumped down to the minimum level.  The Mike Thelen pump station is ready and on standby if rainfall resumes.
  • Additional rainfall is anticipated for FBCLID 2 from Thursday, May 9th through Saturday, May 11th.

The District will continue to post updated information, as available, on the website through the duration of this event. 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.

For additional information about FBCLID 2:

Website – www.fbclid2.com

Email – gm1@fbclid2.com

For additional information about Emergency Management:

City of Sugar Land Resources

https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/105/Emergency-Management

http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/1763/May-2019-Rain-Event

www.facebook.com/SugarLandTXgov

www.nextdoor.com

www.twitter.com/sugarlandtxgov

Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management

http://fbcoem.org

 

Emergency Operations Update – May 8, 2019 at 3:30 PM

The following is a status update for Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2 (FBCLID2) Emergency Operations:

Heavy rainfall in Sugar Land has resulted in continued street flooding in parts of LID 2, particularly south of State Highway 6 in areas including Colony Bend, Chimney Stone and Settlers Park. Sugar Land received more than 9 inches of rain over a five-hour period. By comparison, the highest intensity of rainfall during Hurricane Harvey was about half of this amount throughout that event. Additional heavy rain is expected from Thursday through Saturday that could contribute to continued street flooding. Residents in these areas should closely monitor weather conditions, be prepared to act quickly and seek higher ground. High-risk people with medical conditions who may not be able to stay in their homes for up to two days should consider leaving, if possible, in advance of the pending weather.

Pump stations continue to pump at capacity and the water levels within FBCLID2 have been pumped down approximately 15” since the highest recorded levels last night/early this morning. The Pump Stations will continue to run at full capacity until the water level has returned to the lowest possible level. FBCLID 2 is bringing in auxiliary pumps to support operations.

It is anticipated major thoroughfares may be passible or dry by midnight tonight if no additional or minimal rainfall is received. The District will continue to post updated information on the website through the duration of this event.

For additional information about FBCLID 2:

For additional information about Emergency Management:

City of Sugar Land Resources

Fort Bend County Resources