Weekly Brazos River Outlook

The Brazos River in Richmond is currently at Gage Elevation 12.14. Based on the 7-day extended forecast, no flooding along the Brazos River is anticipated as drought conditions continue to rise with limited precipitation in the forecast.

This Week

Drought conditions continue to increase as excessive heat and limited to no precipitation has fallen over the past couple weeks. The first part of this week will remain hot with highs near the upper 90s with the potential to hit 100B0. A bweak summertime cold frontb approaches the region on Wednesday and arrives on Thursday. This will increase our rain chances and bring temperatures down to the mid-90s. Overall, the forecast is showing less than B= inch of rain over the next 7 days.

Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

The National Hurricane Center does not anticipate any tropical development over the next 2 to 5 days.

Reservoir Status

Below is a summary of the current Reservoir Status.