Heavy rain and fast-rising water turned parts of Caldwell County into a maze of barricades on Monday, shutting down several low-water crossings and back roads and sending drivers hunting for detours. County crews fanned out across low-lying bridges and crossings around Lockhart, Martindale, and Maxwell, posting updates as they went. Officials repeated the familiar warning that even shallow, fast-moving water can be deadly and urged motorists to steer clear of flooded roads.
Caldwell County Lists Current Closures
County officials released a rundown of low-water crossings and roads that are closed or under review, including William Pettus Road at Hemphill Creek; Homann Road between addresses 124 and 775; Tomahawk Trail between the 1100 block and Lytton Lane; SE River Road at Morrison Creek; Polonia Road at Plum Creek and at Rolling Ridge Drive; Rocky Road at Brushy Creek; Holz Road (dead-end section); and Williamson Road at the Travis County line, according to Caldwell County Road Closures. Some crossings that were shut earlier in June have been cleared and reopened, but crews said others will stay blocked until water levels finally drop. Road & Bridge teams are checking culverts and low-water crossings for damage before they sign off on reopening.
The Caldwell County Office of Emergency Management posted its latest list on Facebook and reminded residents, "do not drive around barricades or through standing water," adding that "very little water can sweep away a vehicle," in its Facebook post. The office also pointed people to statewide and local tools for maps and current conditions, noting DriveTexas and ATXFloods as resources. County officials stressed that drivers need to respect barricades and stick to alternate routes until crews say the roads are safe again.
Where To Check Conditions
For statewide road conditions, county officials recommended DriveTexas, and for a closer look at local low-water crossings they pointed residents to ATXFloods. The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has posted flood watches and several flash-flood warnings for central Texas as slow-moving storms dump heavy rain along the I-35 corridor, underscoring the risk on low-lying roads and crossings, according to the National Weather Service. The agency is still pushing its simple rule for days like this: turn around, do not drown.
County officials said they will continue to update the county website and social channels as conditions change, and they urged residents to put off nonessential travel until water levels recede. If you run into a flooded roadway, they advised residents to follow local guidance and contact local law enforcement or the county's emergency office for help instead of trying to test the water with their own vehicles.
