General – Flood Risk on the Bend

2 Rounds of Heavy Rains falls over Sugar Land and Missouri City but the Brazos should Remain Low

May 16, 2020

The initial round of heavy rainfall occurred Friday afternoon with the hardest hit areas over the Sugar Land / Missouri City areas of Fort Bend County. These areas observed between 4.5 to 6 inches in about 90 to 120 minutes with an approximate peak intensity between 3 to 3.5 inches per hour. Additional heavy rains … More 2 Rounds of Heavy Rains falls over Sugar Land and Missouri City but the Brazos should Remain Low

USACE Wraps Up their Study, but Work on the River Continues with Project Brazos

March 18, 2020

At this time it is hard for anyone to catch any news that does not involve COVID-19, but the world does continue to exist outside of the current emergency situation. Yesterday the USACE announced that they have completed their Brazos River Fort Bend Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study. For some, this news could be interrupted … More USACE Wraps Up their Study, but Work on the River Continues with Project Brazos

TWDB Flood Outreach Meetings

July 29, 2019

With the passage of Senate Bill 7 and Senate Bill 8, the State of Texas has taken a significant leap forward in addressing the State’s flood problems and need to reduce our future flood risks. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has been tasked with undertaking the implementation of the funds and programs created by … More TWDB Flood Outreach Meetings