Flash Flooding from Hermine Prompts Water Rescues

Here in Austin, we live in one of the most flood-prone areas of the country, according to FloodSafety.com. The majority of flood-related deaths are caused by people trying to drive through running water, particularly at low-water crossings.

Despite continual reminders from emergency personnel and local media to "Turn Around, Don't Drown," as well as road closures and the threat of arrest for crossing barriers, several people have been the subject of water rescues since Tropical Storm Hermine swept through Central Texas.

Rescue crews are still trying to recover a woman who, according to witnesses, drove a Lexus SUV around barricades and was swept away into Bull Creek. The search was called off Wednesday night and scheduled to resume Thursday morning.

There are still several roads closed due to flooding conditions. Check the City of Austin's Office of Emergency Management site for more information on road closures.