What to Do When Floodwaters Cover The Road
The Texas Department of Public Safety and the City of Arlington
Office of Emergency Management urges the driving public to exercise
caution during a severe rain storm.
Flooding is the most common cause of weather-related deaths in
Texas.
As little as six inches of water can be fatal.
When a motorist observes water across a road, they should back away
and choose a different route. Never drive through heavy water on a
road. Water can be deeper than it appears. Water levels can rise
quickly.
Floodwaters erode roadways. A missing section of a road, even a
missing bridge, will not be visible when there is a large amount of
water flowing across it.
If your car stalls in floodwaters, get out quickly and move to
higher ground.
Automobiles can become death traps when electric windows and door
locks short out when water reaches them.
