Now that the system has moved on, we are getting a much clearer picture of how the Brazos River will respond to the rainfall received. In summary, the upper Brazos River (upstream of Waco) received widespread rainfall amounts between 2 to 4 inches with isolated amounts over 6 inches. From Waco through Hempstead, the watershed […]
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The Brazos River in Richmond is currently at Gage Elevation 13.42 feet (Below Action Stage). Based on the rainfall received upstream of Richmond, the WGRFC has issued a forecast for the Brazos River in Richmond. As of 8:27 AM, the WGRFC is forecasting the Brazos River to enter Action Stage (Gage 20) on Wednesday and
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As many of you are aware, the NWS has issued forecasts for a severe weather system to develop over much of the eastern half of Texas. Based on this morningbs forecast, the Brazos River Watershed, south of Waco, could receive 2 to 3 inches through Sunday. Like similar Spring storms, we have the potential for
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Here is important information about a new program the State is administering to help with reimbursement for Hurricane Harvey related repairs. Please contact the GLO office directly if you need help, or Congressman Olsonbs office for assistance. Do you have out-of-pocket expenses from home repairs from Hurricane Harvey? If so, the Texas General Land Office
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Update from Leveen Management Services: Quick update on the current conditions. River has passed original projections and is currently 46.3 and not quite crested yet. Looking upstream at Hempstead and San Felipe, those gauges are showing crest and currently on the way back down which means we are very close on seeing our peak down
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A quick update for everyone after the recent rains throughout the day and into the evening on Wednesday. LMS continued to pump down each district last night to insure full storage throughout all drainage facilities. After inspections, there are no issues from the recent heavy rains, but they will continue to monitor starting first thing
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for much of the region until noon on Thursday, January 3. This morningbs forecast is continuing to show the majority of our region receiving between 1 to 3 inches of rainfall with the potential for isolated amounts of 4 to 5 inches. Based on this
Flash Flood Watch / Brazos River Update – 01/02/19 @ 9:45 AM Read More »
Dear Residents, With recent heavy rains on Wednesday in the county and North of Houston, the Brazos River has given a new projection of just under 43ft by next Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Currently, the river has spiked to 31ft and continues to rise rapidly. All flood gates will begin to seal up over the
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Over the past 24 hours, much of our area has received between 3 to 5 inches of rainfall with some isolated amounts nearing 6 to 7 inches. Due to the rainfall, we have seen rises in many of our local creeks and streams along with an initial 5-foot jump on the Brazos River. After today,
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The WGRFC has issued a forecast for the majority of the gage locations in the lower Brazos River Watershed. The 7:44 AM published forecast shows the Brazos River in Richmond hitting Gage 42 feet on Wednesday, December 12 around 6 AM. As shown on the graphic, the elevation of 42 feet is at the end
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