Stay Safe on Houston Roads During Severe Storms
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As severe storms move through southeast Texas, it’s crucial for drivers to be aware of high-water locations on Houston-area roads and prioritize safety.
The video below is from a previous report on things drivers should know about flood waters.
Drivers and flooding are a dangerous mix.
Remember, if you come across high water, don’t attempt to drive through it. Turn around, don’t drown.
High Water Locations:
– Beltway 8-South Westbound At Mykawa (Frontage Road U-turn affected)
– I-69 Eastex northbound at San Jacinto River (Frontage Road U-turn affected)
– I-69 Eastex southbound at San Jacinto River
– FM-2920 westbound at SH 249/ Tomball Pkwy to Telge Rd. (One main lane, right shoulder affected)
– FM-149 northbound between Stillwater Blvd. to Mitchell Rd. (All main lanes affected)
– FM-149 southbound between Mitchell Rd. to Stillwater Blvd. (One main lane, left shoulder, right shoulder affected)
– FM-2854 Westbound At Gregory Rd to Drew Ln (All main lanes)
– FM-2854 Eastbound At Drew Ln to Gregory Rd (All main lanes)
These locations come from the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management:
– 100 Block Fish Creek Thoroughfare. North Bound Lane (high water)
– 17600 Block MT. Zion Rd. (Closed)
– 16300 Block Rogers Road (high water)
– S. Frazier @ S. Loop 336 (Closed)
– Johnson Rd @ FM 1486 (Closed)
– 18400 Block FM 149 @ Little Lake Creek (Closed)
– County Line @ Caney Creek (High Water)
– Milmac @ Caney Creek (Bridge Closed)
– 10200 Block South Williams (Closed)
– 33400 Block Wright Rd. (Closed)
– Billinoski Rd. (High Water)