AUSTIN (KXAN) -- There is a program in the City of Austin that tracks rainfall in the area to keep people safe on the roads if a flood risk occurs.
The Flood Early Warning System, or FEWS, monitors rainfall, water levels and low water crossings in Austin 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, according to the city's website.
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FEWS has a network of gauges that includes the following monitoring tools:
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