Brazos River at Richmond
Texas — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Fort Bend County, Texas on the Brazos River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 08114000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
50 ft
Moderate Flood
48 ft
Minor Flood
45 ft
Action Stage
20 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
56 ft
Flooding begins to occur in Weston Lakes.
55.19 ft
Record Flood (Harvey)
55 ft
Major flooding continues with significant home flooding in the following areas: Valley Lodge near Simonton, Bar Rd, Baker Rd/Cumings Rd/Rio Brazos area north of Rosenberg, Edgewood/Baudet Rd in Richmond, and FM 2759 near Thompsons. Low-lying homes in Grand River, Rivers Edge, Pecan Estates in Thompson, and Pecan Bend flood as well.
54 ft
Major flooding continues with US90A eastbound lanes inundated and impassable between Harlem Rd and New Territory. Pitts Rd is impassable between US90A and Savannah Dr.
53 ft
FM 1489 is inundated south of Simonton to Johnson Rd. FM 359 is impassable between US90A and the Pecan Grove levee near Southern Place Dr. The intersection of FM 359 and Mason Rd is impassable. FM 2759 is completely inundated east of Agnes Rd. Street flooding occurs along Sienna Parkway between McKeever Rd and Steep Bank Trace. Street flooding occurs along McKeever Rd between Sienna Parkway and SH6. Miller Rd near Arcola is inundated.
52 ft
Major lowland flooding continues with homes near intersection of Sixth St and Avenue B in Rosenberg beginning to take on water. FM 723 is inundated north of Rosenberg to FM 359, making the Kingdom Heights and Riverside ranch subdivisions inaccessable. FM 359 between US90A and Pecan Grove begins taking on water.
51 ft
FM 1093 is inundated to Stansberry Rd in Simonton. Second St in Richmond is inundated. Fort Bend County flood fight operations in Simonton are exceeded and cease. Low lying streets on west side of Quail Valley take on water. Low lying areas along Knights Ct take on water.
50 ft
Major flooding begins as homes in Richmond flood. Many homes in Simonton and Thompsons have water in them and homes along Cumings/Baker Rds and in Rio Brazos are flooded. FM 1458 near FM 1093 remains inundated and closed. Homes along Carrol/McKeever Rds in southeast Fort Bend are close to taking water. Strange Dr & Greenwood Dr in Richmond and Sixth St & Ave B in Rosenberg, and Pittman Rd in Thompsons are inundated with over one foot of water. Thompsons Ferry Rd south of LJ Pkwy is inundated outside levees
49 ft
Moderate lowland flooding continues. Widespread inundation of the floodplain occurs with homes in Simonton and Thompsons flooded. FM 1458 near FM 1093 in Austin County is flooded with one foot of water. Six inches to one foot of water covers Strange Dr & Greenwood Dr in Richmond, Sixth St & Avenue B in Rosenberg, and Pittman Rd in Thompsons is inundated. Homes along Carrol Rd near FM 2759 (west bank) and McKeever Rd (east bank) in southeast Fort Bend County are threatened.
48 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins in the vicinity of the gage. Homes are threatened upstream in Simonton and downstream in Thompsons. Strange Drive & Greenwood Drive in Richmond, and Jones River Road in Thompsons are inundated. FM 1458 near FM 1093 in Austin County has close to one half foot of water over the road. The low water crossing on Newton Drive in Richmond begins taking on water.
47 ft
Minor lowland flooding continues as the Brazos River begins filling the Frydek Bottom upstream of Valley Lodge. Gates are closed and pumping continues in Simonton and FM 1458 near FM 1093 in Austin County is inundated. Baudet Road and Red Bird Lane have close to one foot of water over them.
46 ft
Minor lowland flooding continues with water in the Simonton area upstream of the gage. Simonton closes their gates and pumping begins. Water is over Baudet Road southeast of Richmond, Red Bird Lane in Fulshear, and Sixth Street & Ave B in Rosenberg. Significant portions of the floodplain near Thompsons are inundated requiring relocation of cattle from low-lying areas. FM 1458 near FM 1093 in Austin County is threatened.
45 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins as water escapes the main channel below the gage. Livestock operations near Thompsons are affected and precautions should be taken to protect cattle including potential relocation in low-lying areas. Baudet Road southeast of Richmond and Redbird Lane in Fulshear are threatened.
20 ft
Bankfull
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2017 | 55.19 ft | 122,000 cfs |
| Sep 1, 2017 | 55.19 ft | 122,000 cfs |
| Jun 2, 2016 | 54.74 ft | 102,000 cfs |
| Jun 2, 2016 | 54.74 ft | 102,000 cfs |
| Nov 27, 1940 | 51.4 ft | 117,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RMOT2
River
Brazos River
County
Fort Bend, TX
Coordinates
29.5822°N, 95.7575°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brazos River at Richmond?
The Brazos River at Richmond gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08114000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Brazos River at Richmond?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brazos River at Richmond is 45 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 48 feet, and major flooding at 50 feet.
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Where is the Brazos River at Richmond gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fort Bend County, Texas at coordinates 29.5822°N, 95.7575°W. USGS site number: 08114000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.