SH-86, TEXAS — Low water crossings have flooded along State Highway 86 in both east and westbound directions near FM-146 at Mile Marker 302. Water over the roadway stretches from approximately 264 feet west of FM-146 to over 0.7 miles east, creating significant travel hazards for all vehicles.
TxDOT personnel and local road crews are actively monitoring water levels along the affected stretch. Warning signage and barricades are being utilized to manage traffic flow and keep drivers away from submerged sections of the highway.
Conditions were first reported at 1:07 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026. TxDOT currently estimates clearance and road reopening around 12:15 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, dependent on regional weather conditions and runoff drainage.
Motorists and commercial truck drivers are advised to seek alternate routes, reduce speeds in the area, and never drive through standing water across the roadway. We will update this report as additional details become available.
