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Weather Impact: Avoid low water crossings as rain continues to fall in West Texas

The National Weather Service reminds drivers to "Turn Around, Don't Drown".
Credit: Sandy Rojas

TEXAS, USA — As rain continues to roll into West Texas, drivers should be aware of flash flooding that could be potentially life-threatening.

The National Weather Service Abilene San Angelo says rain is expected in the Concho Valley and Big Country Monday and Tuesday with rainfall totals of 2-4 inches. 

NWS always reminds drivers to "Turn Around, Don't Drown." 

Low water crossings to avoid in San Angelo after significant rains:

  • Jackson Street from Knickerbocker Road to South Bryant Boulevard
  • Howard and Webster streets
  • College Hills Boulevard and Millbrook Drive
  • Southwest Boulevard and Loop 306
  • Parkwood and Lindenwood streets
  • 1500 block of Spaulding Street
  • 300 block of North Archer Street
  • Sul Ross Avenue at Red Arroyo Crossing
  • North River Street and West 1st Street
  • Tres Rios and Lester streets
  • 1800 block of Preusser Street
  • 1700 block of Coke Street
  • Era and Mission streets
  • Era and Evelyn streets
  • 1600 block of Koberlin Street
  • Pecan and 3rd streets
  • South Irving Street and Veterans Memorial Drive
  • North River and West 1st streets
  • Paseo de Vaca and Bishop, Washington, Montecito and Algerita
  • West Avenue Q and Chadbourne, Irving streets
  • South Hill Street and West Avenue R, P and Q
  • South Irving Street and West Avenue R and P
  • Howard Street and Forest Park Avenue
  • Van Buren Street and Forest Park Avenue
  • Harrison and Forest Park Avenue
  • Parkview and Lindenwood
  • Sunset Drive and Forest Street

The San Angelo Police Department would like to warn you about the city’s Low Water Crossing areas- they are becoming...

Posted by San Angelo Police Department on Monday, September 2, 2024

Here are Abilene’s low water crossings to avoid: 

  • Intersections along Button Willow Parkway
  • Curry Lake from Clack to Catclaw
  • Butternut underpass
  • Intersections along Sammons Street
  • Texas Avenue at Arnold Boulevard
  • FM 3308 crossing draw
  • Sunset between South 1st and 2nd streets
  • Hartford, Redbird and Corsicana streets
  • US Hwy 84 frontage road crossing Little Elm Creek
  • North 6th Street and Willis

For up-to-date driving conditions, visit drivetexas.org.

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