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

May 10, 2019 by FBCLID 2

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.

May 10, 2019 by FBCLID 2

Additional rainfall is anticipated for FBCLID 2 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 & C):
- Water levels in the ditches increased about 3 feet overnight to an elevation of approximately 60 feet.
- The Bill Little Pump Station that drains this area has run continuously and is operating normally.
- Five auxiliary pumps have also been installed and are pumping water out of the levee.
- As the rainfall rates slowed this morning, the pump station has already decreased the water level by a few inches.

Drainage North of US-59/IH-69 (Ditch F):
- Water levels in Ditch F increased by about 1.5 feet overnight to an elevation of approximately 66 feet.
- The Mike Thelen Pump Station that drains this area is operating normally and the water level has already decreased a few inches.

Brazos River
- The Brazos River is forecasted to crest today Friday, May 10 but will stay at elevated levels through the weekend.
- Flood waters caused by the Brazos River 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.
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:

For additional information about Emergency Management:

City of Sugar Land Resources

Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management

May 9, 2019 by FBCLID 2

As severe weather moves through the area, FBCLID2 continues to monitor the situation.
Pump stations continue to pump at capacity.
Personnel will be manning the stations 24/7 throughout this event.
The District will continue to post updates as warranted by the change in conditions in our area.
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:

For additional information about Emergency Management:

City of Sugar Land Resources

Fort Bend County Homeland Security & Emergency Management