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

National Weather Service

Rainfall Forecast

Brazos River Forecast

Brazos River Forecast

Brazos River Forecast

Brazos River Forecast