Author: FBCLID 2

The Brazos River continues to rise and is forecasted to crest at 45.2 feet in Richmond, Texas on Saturday, May 11.

This water elevation is still 10 feet lower than the record flood during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. High water levels outside the levee have closed the FBCLID 2 flood gates, but water will not reach the bottom of the levee.

Between Sunday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 14, FBCLID 2 is forecasted to receive 1-2 inches of rain. Fortunately, the Brazos River will begin dropping as rain chances increase.

Maintenance pumping has been performed over the past week to maximize the amount of storage in the drainage system. The FBCLID 2 pump stations have been tested, and operators are on stand-by if it begins to rain.

The latest forecast and information from the National Weather Service is included below:

The Brazos River will continue to rise this week and is forecasted to reach 44.8 feet on Friday, May 10.

At this level Brazos River water in Ditch H will close the FBCLID 2 flood gates, but water levels are not expected to reach the bottom of the levee.

The FBCLID 2 Operator performed maintenance pumping throughout the weekend to maximize the amount of storage in the drainage system.  Fortunately, the rainfall forecast over the next seven days is less than 0.25 inches.

The District is actively monitoring conditions and is prepared to respond if the forecast 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: https://www.fbclid2.com/emergency.

LID 2 received more than 4 inches of rain this week, but the forecast dries out beginning Thursday, January 25. Over the weekend, the Brazos River is forecasted to crest at 42.3 feet. Based on the National Weather Service forecast the LID 2 flood gates will close, but restricted gravity drainage through the flood gates is still possible. Fortunately, there is a low possibility of rain over the weekend while the Brazos River is elevated.

However, LID 2 is prepared if the situation changes. The ditches are currently being pumped to the lowest possible level to maximize the amount of storage in the drainage system. The pump stations have been tested and operators are on stand-by over the weekend if needed. LID 2 residents are encouraged to bookmark the Emergency Operations website to receive the latest information: https://www.fbclid2.com/emergency/

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.