Emergency

Emergency Operations Update – May 3, 2024

Over the past week the Brazos River has risen approximately 20 feet and is forecasted to crest at 42.5 feet on Wednesday, May 8. At this level, the FBCLID 2 flood gates will close, but restricted gravity drainage through the flood gates is still possible. Fortunately, the rain forecast over the next seven days is less than 0.5 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/

Emergency Operations Update – January 25, 2024

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.

Texas Flood Awareness Week – May 23-27, 2022

As members of the Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA), FBCLID 2 would like to remind all residents that May 23-27 is Texas Flood Awareness Week.  With Hurricane Season just around the corner, FBCLID 2 encourages all residents to bookmark the Emergency Operations website: https://www.fbclid2.com/emergency.

A variety of information is automatically updated to increase flood awareness during emergencies and help inform decision-making for residents.  The FBCLID 2 Emergency Operations website now includes a link to the City of Sugar Land’s award-winning Integrated Storm Water Management Model (ISWMM). The City of Sugar Land developed ISWMM to assist in forecasting ponding in the City.  ISWMM utilizes 28 rain/stream gages across the City to collect real-time rainfall data and stream data to predict street ponding depths.

FBCLID 2 Emergency Operations website:

  • Levee operations graphic
    • 24-hour rainfall total
    • Water levels inside and outside the levee
    • Brazos River Forecast (if flood stages are predicted)
    • Pump Station operations
  • Rainfall & stream gauges
  • City of Sugar Land ISWMM
  • Camera views with hourly updates
  • Links to City of Sugar Land and Fort Bend County Emergency Management

FBCLID 2 residents are also encouraged to sign up for email and text alerts and receive the latest information directly from the District: www.fbclid2.com/alerts