TEMPLE, Texas — Temple and Belton officials are reminding folks to "turn around and don't drown" Tuesday after several roads were closed from major flooding caused by heavy rainfall Tuesday, April 9.
According to the City of Temple, several roadways are currently experiencing flash flooding due to the heavy downpour. One major closure happening is along West Adams Avenue near State Highway 317.
6 News received a video from Gilbert Mojica as he captured the flooding on West Adams. The video showed a line of fire trucks blocking off all four lanes of traffic near the intersection.
In addition to this West Adams closure, Temple PD announced that Kegley Road is now closed due to flooding.
Belton Police also said the I-35 service roads going both northbound and southbound were blocked at Nolan Creek because of major flooding. In a Facebook post, Belton PD said a driver got their car submerged in water. The driver was able to make it out safely.
Temple Fire & Rescue took to Facebook and stated, "If you encounter flooded roads: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Never risk driving through floodwaters."
The City of Temple has also closed South 61st between Loop 363 and Northwood Road as significant erosion took place with the heavy rainfall. The City says repairs could take about three weeks to complete.
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