Hill Country Flash Floods: Why Low-Water Crossings Matter
Horseshoe Bay Now original community information feature. This is general guidance, not a live news alert.
The Texas Hill Country has steep terrain, rocky ground, and creeks that can rise quickly during intense rainfall. A storm several miles upstream may create dangerous conditions at a crossing even when little rain is falling where you are.
Never drive through water covering a road. Water can hide washed-out pavement, and even shallow moving water can move a vehicle. Turn around and choose another route.
Before traveling during heavy rain, check National Weather Service alerts and local road-closure information. Keep a second route in mind and avoid sightseeing near flooded creek channels.