Author: FBCMUD 046

As of 9:15 AM on June 3, 2024, the Brazos River in Richmond is in Action Stage and is currently at Gage Elevation 34.6 feet. Due to upstream rainfall and reservoir releases, the WGRFC anticipates the Brazos River in Richmond rising to around 39.50 feet by Thursday.

For portions of the watershed upstream of Fort Bend County, the NWS forecast shows a marginal to slight risk of severe weather and excessive rainfall this afternoon into this evening. After today, our rain chances for the remainder of the week are 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 current forecast, no major flooding due to the Brazos River through Fort Bend County is anticipated.

District personnel will continue to monitor forecasts and conditions within the District while the Brazos River continues to be elevated. The District does not anticipate pumping due to the current rainfall potential; however, the District personnel are ready to operate the station if needed. If residents have any concerns or questions, please contact the District at https://www.fbcmud46.org/contact/.

As of 9:15 AM on May 30, 2024, the Brazos River in Richmond is in Action Stage and is currently at Gage Elevation 36.86 feet. The Brazos River through Richmond should continue to fall; however additional rainfall is in the forecast which could cause a slight increase or delay water levels falling on the Brazos River through Fort Bend County.

The NWS forecast shows a marginal to slight risk of severe weather and excessive rainfall through Friday for most of the region and lower Brazos River watershed. Through Friday, rainfall amounts could range from 1 to 2 inches with peak rainfall intensities in some areas of 1 to 3 inches per hour and isolated higher amounts in some areas. The 7-Day Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF) is showing the lower Brazos River Watershed receiving between 1 to 2 inches of rain over the next 7 days. Based on the current forecast, no major flooding due to the Brazos River through Fort Bend County is anticipated.

District personnel will continue to monitor forecasts and conditions within the District while the Brazos River continues to be elevated with rain the forecast. The District does not anticipate pumping due to the current rainfall potential; however, the District personnel are ready to operate the station if needed. If residents have any concerns or questions, please contact the District at https://www.fbcmud46.org/contact/.

During the week of June 3, the District Engineer for Fort Bend County MUD 46, LJA Engineering, will be performing an inspection of the bulkhead along the lake. The inspection will continue throughout the week with access mainly along the bulkhead. In some locations, representatives from LJA might contact specific homeowners for access in the event the bulkhead cannot be accessed along the top. The District is currently only aware of one issue along Spanish Bay Court but will be inspecting to confirm conditions for the entire lake. Even with the inspection, residents are encouraged to reach out the District via https://www.fbcmud46.org/contact/ to report any suspected bulkhead issues. Possible visual issues include soil erosion or depressions along the backside of the bulkhead or areas were the bulkhead is leaning toward the lake.