LocalTrafficAccidents.com is issuing a Traffic Weather Advisory for the 13-county Houston-Galveston region.
Moderate rain and dense mist are affecting roadways across the Houston metro Wednesday morning, with visibility reduced to just two miles, humidity at 93%, and standing water reported on multiple corridors. Conditions are expected to persist through the morning commute.
Since midnight, emergency responders have handled over 300 traffic incidents, with 212 classified as major. Between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM alone, this newsroom recorded 76 crashes in a single hour — more than triple the typical overnight rate.
No fatal crashes have been reported today. We'd like to keep it that way.
Turn Around, Don't Drown.
If you encounter water covering a roadway, do not attempt to cross. Six inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet. Twelve inches can sweep a vehicle. You cannot judge the depth from inside your car, and the road surface beneath may already be compromised.
More people die in Houston-area flooding each year than from any other storm-related cause.
If you must drive this morning, reduce speed — hydroplaning begins at just 35 mph on wet pavement. Triple your normal following distance. Keep headlights on — Texas law requires them whenever wipers are in use. Avoid underpasses and low-water crossings. If your vehicle stalls in rising water, abandon it and move to higher ground.
Report flooding to Houston TranStar at 713-468-8000.
LocalTrafficAccidents.com is monitoring all incidents in real time across the Houston metro. Check current conditions before you leave.
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