County Investigates Possible Levee Break Near Trinidad

UPDATE 6:25 p.m.

Pct 2 Commissioner Wade McKinney has confirmed that there is NO levee break near Trinidad.

McKinney said the Fire Marshal’s Office has walked the portion of the levee in question to ensure there is no break.

McKinney said what happened is the Trinity River backed up into the old Cedar Creek, which he said is not unusual after large rain events like what we have experienced the last 10 days.

The commissioner reiterated that water on the road is no joke and warns residents to use caution.

#TurnAroundDontDrown

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ORIGINAL STORY

Pct. 2 County Commissioner Wade McKinney confirmed this afternoon there is high water across FM 1667 south of Trinidad. He said that this has led to speculation that a Trinity River levee has broken, but officials are not sure if that is true.

McKinney said there are several state and local agencies in Trinidad investigating at this time, and that the county has requested air assets from the state to investigate a possible breach.

“At this time we are asking everyone to exercise common sense and good judgement regarding this situation,” McKinney said.

He said the county would release updates on the situation as more information becomes available.