AUSTIN, Texas — When it's raining very hard in Central Texas, drivers need to be aware of road conditions and closures.
If you get caught in the rain while driving, remember the saying: Turn around, don't drown. If you see water flowing over a roadway, it's best to stay safe and find a different route. A car can get swept away in as much as 12 inches of water.
ATXFloods.com checks for the status of low-water crossings in the Austin area, and some of those crossings may close in the event of flooding. Here's a real-time map of closures.
The Texas Department of Transportation also has a map of highway conditions that includes information about flooding on roadways. That can be accessed by visiting DriveTexas.org.
If you must drive in the rain, you can also check for Austin-area road closures on this interactive map.
Take it slow if you must drive when it's raining hard and if you come upon a signal that is dark, treat it as a four-way stop.