Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 2

The Brazos River is currently at a river stage of 35.3 feet, but that level is forecasted to increase to 42.8 feet by Sunday, June 6.  The latest forecast does not include a crest, so the final Brazos River stage may exceed 42.8 feet.  At this elevation, the Brazos River begins to close the flood gates in the levee and restrict drainage inside FBCLID 2.  The District’s pump stations were operated over the Memorial Day weekend to remove rainfall, and they will continue to maintain as much flood storage as possible inside the levee.  The current forecast calls for 4-6 of rain over the next 7 days, and the operators remain on stand-by to run the pumps.  The latest forecast and information from the National Weather Service is included below.

For additional information on FBCLID 2 Emergency Operations: FBCLID2.com/emergency

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

Brazos River Gage at Richmond, Texas
National Weather Service

The Brazos River crested overnight at a river stage of 36 feet and is forecasted to remain around 34 feet until Sunday, May 30.  At this elevation, the Brazos River begins to close the flood gates in the levee and restrict drainage inside FBCLID 2.  However, a Brazos River stage of 36 feet is still low enough that heavy rainfall inside the District will push the flood gates open.  Also, the District’s pump stations have been tested, and operators are on stand-by to run the pumps, if needed.  The current forecast calls for ¼ – ½ inch of rain over the next 3 days and less than 1 inch of rain over the next 7 days.  Based on the current forecast the pump stations will not need to be operated. The latest forecast and information from the National Weather Service is included below.

For additional information on FBCLID 2 Emergency Operations: FBCLID2.com/emergency

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

Brazos River Gage at Richmond, Texas

National Weather Service

The Brazos River crested overnight at 28.8 feet due to heavy rains earlier this week.  While the Brazos will remain elevated over the next week, it will not impact drainage inside FBCLID 2. The District is also closely monitoring tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico that has a low chance of development.  The current forecast calls for 1-3 inches of rain through the weekend.  The FBCLID 2 pump stations have been tested, and operators are on stand-by to run the pumps, if needed.  However, the current forecast will not require the pumps to be operated. The latest forecast and information from the National Weather Service is included below.

For additional information on FBCLID 2 Emergency Operations: FBCLID2.com/emergency

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

Brazos River Gage at Richmond, Texas

National Weather Service