As you may remember in October of last year LID 15 partnered with BUGCO Pest Control in Richmond to provide periodic spraying. The service was suspended as temperatures cooled and the pests were less frequent.
Now that the temperature has increased the spraying will begin again this month.
Alcorn Bayou Watershed – Pumping has been completed in the watershed (until the next rain, if needed) and full detention is available. We are currently repairing two pumps but all 5 of the new gator pumps are established and ready, if needed.
Snake Slough Watershed – District has a mobile pump in the area and it has been pumped down.
Steep Bank Creek Watershed – The system is pumped down and the water levels are lower than they were pre-storm. 11 of the 12 mobile pumps are operational and will be used if there is a need.
There are forecasts for rain today but clearing overnight. Sunday looks clear.The Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center is closing down this morning due to lowered rain expectations.
Unless something changes this will be the final post surrounding this series of storms.
While it was a a stormy night the rain totals varied widely across the district. A Space City Weather rain total (below) shows the reported variations. The lower than expected rainfall for our area and the greatly expanded pumping power at the Steep Bank Creek pump station has resulted in increased detainment for the upcoming storms. The forecast is for isolated and scattered thunderstorms today and throughout the evening. The current break from storms looks to arrive Saturday afternoon; however, we all know our regional weather can change rapidly.
Alcorn Pump Station – At the last LID 15 meeting the board of directors approved the purchase of five (5) temporary gator pumps for the Alcorn pump station. They were scheduled to arrive today. The weather up north has delayed three of the pumps but two are in route to the station this morning and will be operational for the next round of storms. While the district is pumped down and has almost full detainment these pumps will provide additional pumping power this weekend.
Steep Bank Creek Pump Station – All 12 trailer mounted pumps were deployed for usage last night. Currently, eleven can be utilized (if needed) with one being repaired currently. These will not be pumping all the time, only when/if water levels reach certain heights. This pumping capacity is in addition to the four existing large pumps in the pump station.
Based on the rain expectations and the pumping power in the district we do not anticipate any issues. We will update everyone if any of the variables change. As a constant reminder, in times of heavy rains street ponding is possible. Please be careful, especially at night, driving during these times. Most importantly, never drive into high standing water.
