Watermark Safety was formed to fill a void in highway safety. The Texas Hill Country is known by the National Weather Service as “Flash Flood Alley” because of it’s topography and the proximity to the Gulf of Mexico the Hill Country experiences “Flash Floods” many times every year.Cypress lined, crystal clear creeks and rivers, in a mater of minutes become raging torrents of muddy water and debris. Roads that a few minutes before went over the water are now anywhere from a few inches to many feet under water.

Similar problems exist all over the country but until now there was no system available that could withstand a sever Texas flash flood.
The systems that are now in place were designed by and for NOAA and the river authorities to collect data and develop models of the drainage and river flow rates, they do not warn motorist or advise the authorities of the status at a given crossing.
The development of both the Mark V and Mark X flood warning systems were specifically designed to warn motorist at the crossing by flashing lights and alert the proper authorities of the situation in "Real Time" so if warranted, they can barricade the crossing and or close the road.

The monitoring network is the key to "Real Time" information. Watermark Safety is investing in it's own communications network so that even the most remote location can be monitored.
Watermark Safety has also developed innovative barricade systems that can be used as stand alone or integrated into the system were needed. These systems are designed to be permanently installed so that they are one site when needed and don't have to be hauled in during an emergency.