Weekly Brazos River Outlook

The Brazos River in Richmond is currently at Gage Elevation 10.54. Based on the 7-day extended forecast, no flooding along the Brazos River is anticipated.

This Week

Some were lucky enough to receive rainfall this morning; however, the majority was located within eastern Fort Bend County with a peak total of just over B> inch in the Sugar Land area. The current forecasts are showing additional rain chances (between 20 to 50%) this afternoon through Wednesday with highs in the low 90s. After Wednesday, the hot, dry weather returns as our rain chances drop below 20% with highs in the mid to upper 90s. Not including this morningbs rainfall, the 7 day forecast is showing a total of less than B= of rainfall for most of the lower Brazos River watershed, including Fort Bend County.

Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook

The National Hurricane Center is currently watching 2 disturbances in the Atlantic along with Tropical Storm Gabrielle; however, at this time there are no threats to the western Gulf of Mexico.

Reservoir Status

Below is a summary of the current Reservoir Status.