SAN ANTONIO – With storms expected through next week, the San Antonio River Authority is urging residents to plan ahead and use extra caution on the roads during periods of heavy rain.
The River Authority is encouraging drivers to use BexarFlood.org, an interactive flood mapping tool designed to help people identify low water crossings and plan safer routes during rain events.
Bexar County, the City of San Antonio and the River Authority use the site as part of HALT, or High-Water Alert Lifesaving Technology, to alert the public about the status of low water crossings.
The tool also integrates with Waze and Google Maps, allowing drivers to navigate around hazards such as flooded roadways and low water crossings.
Low water crossings are roads built at a low elevation to pass over a body of water, such as a creek or river.
The River Authority said they can be safe when water levels are low, but floodwaters can quickly cover roadways during storms, creating dangerous conditions for motorists.
More preparedness information is available at sariverauthority.org.