Heavy rains and flooding forced the City of Grapevine to close Parr Park, Bear Creek Park and all trails in South Grapevine on Wednesday morning.

The areas will remain closed until further notice, according to the city.

Drivers are reminded to travel carefully and avoided these flooded areas. The National Weather Service and the Texas Division of Emergency Management have some reminders:

• Six inches of water can cause tires to lose traction and begin to slide.
• Twelve inches of water can float many cars. Two feet of rushing water will carry off pickup trucks, SUVs and most other vehicles.
• Water across a road may hide a missing segment of roadbed or a missing bridge.
• In flash floods, waters rise so rapidly they may be far deeper by the time you are halfway across, trapping you in your vehicle.
• Flash floods are especially treacherous at night when it is very difficult to see how deep waters may be or how fast water is rising.
• Floodwater weakens roadbeds. Drivers should proceed cautiously after waters have receded, since the road may collapse under the weight of the vehicle.

The rain is expected to continue throughout Wednesday and into Thursday, so be cautious when traveling.