A familiar Burnet County road can disappear under fast water

Burnet County's hazard plan names several low-water crossings for road or bridge work. That is a useful clue about Hill Country travel: a route can be ordinary in dry weather and unusable after hard rain.

TxDOT warns that six inches of fast-moving water may cause a driver to lose control. Water can also hide damage to the road bed. Never test the depth or drive around a barrier. DriveTexas shows conditions on the state system, while county roads may require county or local emergency notices. On a storm day, check both and keep another route in mind.