Road Safety
Low-Water Crossings on Rural Roads Can Flood Fast
Rural roads in Tom Green County often cross streams at low-water crossings that can become dangerous during heavy rain.
West Texas can receive intense, localized rain that sends water rushing through normally dry creek beds in minutes. Many county roads and FM roads cross these drainages at low-water crossings with no barriers. A crossing that looks safe at one moment can be covered in fast-moving water shortly after.
Turn around, don't drown. This is not just a slogan — flash floods kill people every year in Texas, and the Concho Valley is no exception. Never drive through water covering a road if you cannot see the surface. This rule applies especially on rural roads in the Concho Valley during and after thunderstorms.
Source to confirm: Handbook of Texas — Tom Green County