The Brazos River in Richmond is at Gage Elevation 12.1 feet. The region continues to monitor TS Nicholas. Based on the latest forecast, the biggest threat for the Lower Brazos River watershed is localized flood impacts due to heavy rainfall and intensities of 3 to 4 inches per hour. Flash flood conditions, including street ponding and rapid […]

Fort Bend County LID 14 is currently monitoring Tropical Storm Nicholas. The District’s Operator and Engineer are in watch conditions and are on standby to operate the District’s facilities as needed.  The NWS will include much of the region, including Fort Bend County, under a Flash Flood Watch starting Sunday evening through Tuesday. Based on

The Brazos River in Richmond is at Gage Elevation 10.27 feet. The NWS forecast is calling for a sunny, dry week with rain chances possibly increasing into the weekend. The 7-Day Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF) is showing the lower Brazos River Watershed receiving less than ½  inch of rain over the next 7 days. Based

The Brazos River in Richmond is at Gage Elevation 13.05 feet. We have increased rain changes Wednesday and Thursday; however, most of the week should consist of warmer and drier conditions. The 7-Day Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF) is showing the lower Brazos River Watershed receiving less than ½  inch of rain over the next 7

The District is continuing to watch Invest 99L. The system is currently located south of the Caribbean Island which is becoming better organized as it moves in a northwesterly direction. The National Hurricane Center anticipates the system could develop into a tropical depression or storm later today as it moves its way into the Gulf

The Brazos River in Richmond is at Gage Elevation 11.4 feet. Toward the end of the week we could see a slight increase in water levels on the Brazos River due to upstream rainfall and reservoir releases making their way through the lower Brazos River. The NWS is forecasting drier conditions to start the week

The Brazos River in Richmond is at Gage Elevation 11.69 feet. We have rain chances through Thursday with temperatures gradually climbing into the weekend. The end of the week and weekend will depend on Grace’s final path and development. At this time, Grace is anticipated to continue moving in a more westerly direction, possible moving

The Brazos River in Richmond is at Gage Elevation 14.29 feet and falling. We have minor rain chances throughout the week, but rainfall amounts are generally low. The 7-Day Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF) is showing the lower Brazos River Watershed receiving less than ¼ inch of rain over the next 7 days. Based on the

Currently, the Brazos River in Richmond is at Gage Elevation 15.39 feet and falling. We have a weak cold front moving through the region today which will increase our rain chances through Tuesday. The rainfall amounts are generally low; however, the system could bring heavy rainfall into the region. Isolated areas could see rainfall rates

Over the weekend, the Brazos River in Richmond has dropped below Action Stage. Currently, the Brazos River in Richmond is at Gage Elevation 19.18 feet and falling. The National Weather Service is calling for hot, mostly dry weather through Friday. We do have increased rain chances Tuesday and Wednesday, but rainfall amounts are low. The