Nutria (Myocastor coypus)

 Residents may have recently spotted nutria within the LID 15 wetland areas. Nutria are semi-aquatic rodents commonly found near ponds, lakes, and wetland environments throughout parts of Texas and can be identified by their orange front teeth and long, round tails.

At this time, sightings have been limited and are not considered a cause for concern. However, the District wanted to provide residents with general awareness information, as nutria can occasionally impact wetland vegetation and shorelines through feeding and burrowing activity.

Residents are encouraged to simply observe wildlife from a distance and may report nutria activity or sightings to District management for monitoring purposes.

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Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 15 (LID 15) is forecasted to receive 1-3 inches through Memorial Day weekend, but isolated areas may see as much as 5-7 inches of rainfall.  The latest forecast information from the National Weather Service is linked below.  Fortunately, the Brazos River is at low levels that do not impact drainage inside the LID 15 levee.  The LID 15 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 Weather Service

Brazos River at Richmond, TX