LIST: Avoid these high water locations as severe storms roll through Houston area

HOUSTON – A few high-water locations are being reported on some Houston area roads due to heavy storms moving across southeast Texas Monday afternoon.

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KPRC 2 is urging residents to “turn around, don’t drown” if they happen to encounter some of these roadways, but we’re also giving drivers a heads-up before heading out the door.

Here is a list of high-water locations by Houston TranStar:

  • IH-69 Eastex Northbound At San Jacinto River, Frontage Road - U-turn. Closed beginning Thursday, May 2, 2024 9 a.m.
  • IH-69 Eastex Southbound At San Jacinto River, Frontage - Road U-turn. Closed beginning Thursday, May 2, 2024 9 a.m.
  • FM-1485 Eastbound At Montgomery-Harris County Line, All Mainlanes. Closed beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2024 12:20 a.m.
  • FM-1485 Northbound At Harris-Montgomery County Line, All Mainlanes.

KPRC 2 will continue to make updates to this story as more information becomes available.

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