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Flash Floods and Low-Water Crossings Are a Real Hazard in Medina County

Medina County Cars & Driving

Medina County is in South-Central Texas, where intense rain can cause rapid flooding. Creeks like Hondo Creek can go from dry to dangerous in minutes. Many rural FM roads cross low-water crossings (paved dips through dry creek beds) that flood without warning.

Texas law makes it illegal to drive around a barricade on a flooded road. Penalties can include a fine up to $2,000 and jail time. Six inches of fast-moving water can sweep a vehicle off the road. Check road conditions at drivetexas.org before driving rural roads after rain. If you are buying rural property, ask whether it has low-water crossings that could cut off access during storms.

Content last revised 2026-07-11

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