LUFKIN - TxDOT officials reported flooded and closed roadways in several areas of the nine-county Lufkin District following severe thunderstorms Monday.

 

TxDOT maintenance crews responded to high water in many areas in Angelina County throughout the morning. The roads were closed or closely monitored until water receded.  One road washed out and workers immediately began to repair what rushing flood waters left behind.

 

Motorists can check for flooding or road closures at www.drivetexas.org. Most roads opened to traffic again by late afternoon but crews continued to monitor situations.

 

"Drivers should never attempt to drive through a flooded area. As little as six inches of water can sweep a vehicle off the roadway," said Rhonda Oaks, public information officer for the TxDOT Lufkin District. "The storms on Monday were fierce and there were several reports of stranded motorists. If you can keep from driving during bad weather, then do. If you must be on the road, please stay alert to possible flooded roads and fast-rising water. We can't stress enough to slow down and obey all traffic safety signs."

 

Roadways either impassable or closed from Monday's storms included:

 

SHELBY COUNTY

 

*    US 59 at the railroad overpass in Tenaha: Impassable

 

ANGELINA COUNTY

 

  *   US 69 North: Closed after water covered all four lanes near Central School;

  *   FM 2680: Roadway washed out and road closed until repairs are complete;

  *   Loop 287 at US 59 South: Underpass closed beneath South First Street;

  *   SH 94 West: Water across all four lanes;

  *   FM 706: Water across roadway in section between US 69 North and SH 103 West;

  *   FM 2021: The section of Farm Road between US 59 North and US 69 North had water over both lanes;

  *   FM 1194 at Loop 287: Road closed;

  *   FM 3150 at FM 706: Impassable and closed;

  *   FM 843: High water across both lanes;

  *   FM 2251: Road flooded and impassable.

  *   FM 324: Impassable and under water.

  *   FM 2497: Water on roadway. Closed.

 

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY

 

  *   FM 95, FM 138 and CR 280: Impassable.

 

TRINITY COUNTY

 

  *   FM 356: Water over roadway;

  *   FM 1280: Water over roadway;

  *   FM 230: Water over roadway;

  *   FM 358: Water over roadway;

  *   FM 358 at Piney Creek: Water on roadway but still passable