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Tropical Storm Beryl Update – July 6, 2024

Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 46 is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Beryl in the Gulf of Mexico. The current forecast for the Missouri City area, including much of the lower Brazos River watershed, is showing widespread rainfall amounts between 5 to 7 inches with the possibility of higher amounts in some areas. During periods of heavy rainfall, there may be instances of street ponding or flooding if storm drains become overwhelmed and back up. As the rainfall subsides, storm sewers will catch up, and water on the streets will gradually recede. It is crucial to avoid driving into high water at any time.

After an extended period of elevated levels along the Brazos River, the river has recede to low enough levels to minimize impacts to the District’s drainage facilities. Based on the current forecast, the District does not foresee the need to operate the pump station; however, the District’s operator remains on standby in case of any changes in the forecast.

Forecasts and conditions can change. Everyone is encouraged to stay weather aware by following their favorite local weather source, including the National Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center, and the West Gulf River Forecast Center. If you have not ready done so, please remember to sign up for Emergency Updates from Fort Bend County.

If residents have any concerns or questions, please contact the District at https://www.fbcmud46.org/contact/.

June 3, 10:00 AM – Brazos River Update – Brazos River in Action Stage and Rising

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/.