Brazos River Flood Forecast: June 8, 2026

Emergency Operations Update

The Brazos River is forecasted to crest at 33.4 feet at the Richmond Gage on Thursday, June 11.  At this elevation the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 15 (LID 15) drainage system continues to operate normally with gravity flow]. Fortunately, LID 15 is forecasted to receive less than ¼” of rain over the next 7 days while the Brazos River is elevated. However, the LID 15 pump stations and portable pumps have been tested and operators are on stand-by, if needed. The latest forecast information from the National Weather Service is linked below.

Brazos River at Richmond, TX

National Weather Service

Rainfall Forecast