August 28, 2020 - State Highway 87 from FM 415 south to FM 1645 has been reported to Shelby County Today as being flooded as of 7:39am.
State Highway 7 and U.S. Highway 84 in Joaquin have shut down as a result of the rain.
As of 8am, Southview Circle just south of San Augustine Street in Center is flooded with high water of around 18 inches. Travelers should use caution and avoid this area until the water recedes.
U.S. Highway 96 at Huana Creek, south of Center, has been reported to have water over the bridge. Passenger cars should use caution. There is also water across the road at U.S. 96 just south of Loop 500.
FM 2787 has been reported as having flooding in Joaquin.
Additional roadways confirmed to have flooding include:
- CR 2026.
- U.S. Highway 84 East.
- U.S. Highway 84 and 59 intersection.
- SH 87 North.
Flooding at U.S. Highway 84 just before the intersection with State Highway 7 has resulted in necessary evacuation of apartments in that vicinity.
Driver’s should use caution when traveling these areas, and expect other areas of the county to have similar, if not worse, circumstances during the current downpour of rain.
