Emergency Operations Update
Tropical Storm Francine
Monday, September 9, 2024
Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBCLID 7) is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Francine in the Gulf of Mexico. Francine is expected to become a hurricane when it reaches the northwestern Gulf coast on Wednesday, September 11. However, the probable path does not include FBCLID 7 and there is a low probability of tropical storm force winds.
The Brazos River is at a low level that does not impact drainage inside the FBCLID 7 levee. Based on the current forecast, the District does not anticipate that the pump stations will be operated. The new Stormwater Pump Station is operable and ready to protect New Territory if the forecast changes.
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.
