Drivers in Fort Worth, Texas, will soon have one more tool to help them steer clear of dangerous floodwaters, per NBC Dallas-Fort Worth — right on their phone screens.
The city has launched a pilot program that connects roadside water sensors directly to navigation apps like Apple Maps and Waze, along with certain in-car infotainment systems. The goal: warn drivers of flooded roads in real time, before they end up in harm’s way.
Flooding is the second-leading cause of weather-related deaths in Texas, and most fatalities occur when drivers attempt to cross water-covered roads. “Our field crews continue to see people drive right by the flashers, drive around the barricades and into that floodwater,” said Jennifer Dyke, assistant director of stormwater management for Fort Worth’s Transportation and Public Works Department, per NBCDFW…