Floodwater can hide a missing piece of Kaufman County road

Water over a road can hide the edge, a washed-out surface, or a current strong enough to move a vehicle. Depth is hard to judge from the driver's seat, especially at night.

Turn around at water or a barricade. DriveTexas shows conditions and closures on state roads, but it does not cover every county or city street. A blank map is not proof that a crossing is safe.

During heavy rain, check the forecast and live road information close to departure. Leave room for a higher route instead of testing a familiar dip in the road.