Low-water crossings and flood safety on Bell County roads

Bell County does not need a tropical storm to flood. Heavy rain can push water across roads near Nolan Creek, Salado Creek, Trimmier Creek, Cowhouse Creek, and other low spots before the rest of town looks bad.

Use the simple rule from Bell County Public Health and TxDOT: Turn Around, Don't Drown. Six inches of fast water can knock a person down, and one foot can move a car. Barricades are not suggestions.

Flash-flood watches and warnings for Bell County come from the National Weather Service Fort Worth office. During a storm, road-closure information can change by the minute, so use official alerts and DriveTexas, and call 911 if a flooded road has people in danger.