Road Safety
Low-water crossings in Hays County close when creeks rise — do not try to cross
Dozens of low-water crossings on rural roads in Hays County close during floods, and driving into floodwater kills people every year in Texas.
Hays County has many roads that cross creeks without bridges. These low-water crossings are common in Hill Country terrain. When it rains hard, creeks can rise to dangerous levels very fast — even when the sky above you looks clear. The county closes these crossings and posts barricades when water is too high to cross safely.
Texas law makes it illegal to drive around barricades at flooded crossings. The Hays County WETMap at co.hays.tx.us shows real-time water levels at crossings across the county. Check it before driving rural roads in or after a storm. If you are new to the area, learn which roads near your home have low-water crossings.
Source to confirm: TxDOT — Flash Flood Safety