I-35, creeks and the pull of the south
Interstate 35 runs through Buda, carrying heavy truck traffic, and the stretch of road around it holds retail, warehouses and service businesses. Further out, subdivisions spread east and west toward open land. Limestone lies near the surface in many places, and the nearby cement and quarry industry is a reminder of how rocky the ground is.
Creeks and drainage ways cross the area, and heavy rain can produce rapid runoff. Roof drainage matters here, since gutters and downspouts that dump water against a foundation add to ground problems. The corridor also lies in the path of spring storms that bring hail, which often strikes whole streets in one go.
