Brazos River Update – May 8, 2019 at 9:30 PM

Pumping operations are ongoing at the pump station.  We are estimating that with no additional rainfall tonight  we will be pumped to our lowest elevation of 59.0’ per the EAP over the next 6 hours.  We have an estimated capacity to handle an additional 7”-8” of rainfall across the district in our lake systems.

The Brazos River at Richmond Gage and Rainfall predictions (24 hour) are below.  We are monitoring pumping operations, rainfall predictions and Brazos River levels.  We will keep you updated with any changes.

We encourage you to sign up for alerts from the City of Sugar Land and from Fort Bend County.  The City has asked residents to report any damage to them.  You must register with the City’s website in order to post information.

To register for alerts, please go to City of Sugar Land Emergency Notification System.