Weather

Tropical Weather Update: August 14, 2025

Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 15 (LID 15) is actively monitoring tropical weather in the Gulf of Mexico.  The latest forecast and information from the National Weather Service is posted below, and LID 15 is only forecasted to receive about an inch of rain over the next week.  The Brazos River is also at low levels that do not impact drainage inside the LID 15 levee.  The pump stations and portable pumps are exercised monthly, and operators are available to run the pumps, if needed.  Based on the current forecast, the District does not anticipate that the pumps will be operated.

During any heavy rain event there may be street ponding or flooding if the storm drains are overwhelmed and back up.  As rainfall decreases, the storm sewers will catch up, and any water in the streets will recede.  Never drive into high water.

National Hurricane Center
National Weather Service
Brazos River at Richmond

 

Hurricane Beryl Recovery Update – Debris Removal Progress and Upcoming Work Areas

The Hurricane Beryl debris removal project began on June 23, and the contractor is almost complete with tree removals in Alcorn Bayou. The stockpiles of debris that are staged near Alcorn Bayou will be hauled away over the next week.  During the last week of July 28, tree crews will move to Snake Slough, located on Winding Waters Way next to Sullivan Elementary.  When Snake Slough is complete, the contractor will move to Steep Bank Creek and the Avalon at Hagerson Road. All Hurricane Beryl debris removal is still scheduled to be complete by the end of August.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recently approved additional grant funding for LID 15, so the District will receive more than $220,000 in federal reimbursements that fund 75% of the total project cost. LID 15 thanks the residents of Riverstone for their patience and support during this final phase of Hurricane Beryl recovery. For any questions, please contact LID 15 directly: https://www.fblid15.com/contact-us/ .

Hurricane Beryl Recovery Update – Debris removal begins June 23

The Hurricane Beryl Debris Removal project is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 23. In May, LID 15 awarded the debris removal contract to Looks Great Services of MS. Their contract time is limited to 60 days, so all Hurricane Beryl debris removal will be complete in August. Debris removal will start at the northern, upstream end of Alcorn Bayou and the contractor will work downstream towards the LID 15 pump station and the Brazos River. After Alcorn Bayou, the contractor will move to Steep Bank Creek, Snake Slough, and the Avalon at Hagerson Road. Storm debris may be temporarily stockpiled near public roads during the recovery project, and residents should remain aware of construction traffic when work crews are present.

Earlier this year, LID 15 was awarded an Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). NRCS recently approved additional grant funding for LID 15, so the District will receive more than $200,000 in reimbursements that will fund 75% of the total project cost. LID 15 thanks the residents of Riverstone for their patience and support during this final phase of Hurricane Beryl recovery. For any questions, please contact LID 15 directly: https://www.fblid15.com/contact-us/ .