These Houston roads are the first to flood in heavy rains High-water often threatens these areas during big rain events

Worst Houston high water spots for road flooding

You don't get to live in a place called the Bayou City and not get a little road flooding from time to time (or to be more specific, EVERY TIME IT RAINS!).

These are some of the worst spots in Houston for high water and flooded roadways. less Worst Houston high water spots for road flooding

You don't get to live in a place called the Bayou City and not get a little road flooding from time to time (or to be more specific, EVERY TIME IT RAINS!).

These ... more Photo: Steve Gonzales, Staff Photographer Photo: Steve Gonzales, Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 45 Caption Close These Houston roads are the first to flood in heavy rains 1 / 45 Back to Gallery

A strong line of thunderstorms overnight Sunday and early Monday morning left Houston and its suburbs battered and soggy.

Along with high winds, high water, lots of rain and possible tornadoes, thunderstorms over the next two days are expected to flood spots across the Houston area. Much of the area was already under water before sunrise Monday.

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Experts hoping residents take caution and, as always, follow the motto, "turn around, don't drown."

Before the rain gets too bad, click the gallery above to see the worst spots in Houston for high-water that you'll want to avoid.