Flood Awareness Tool

Hays County's WETMap shows creek and road conditions in real time

Hays County runs a free online map that shows current water levels at crossings and waterways so you can check road conditions before driving.

Hays County Cars & Driving

The Hays County WETMap is an official tool at the county's website. It shows live readings from sensors at creek crossings and waterways across the county. You can see which roads are safe and which are flooded before you leave your driveway.

This is especially useful for people who live on rural roads that have low-water crossings or that border the Blanco River, Cypress Creek, or other flood-prone waterways. Bookmark it on your phone so you can check it anytime a storm moves through.

Source to confirm: Hays County WETMap

More Hays County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property taxes in Hays County

Hays County splits property tax duties between two separate offices, and knowing which one to call saves time.

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Homestead Exemption

Filing a homestead exemption lowers your tax bill in Hays County

If you own and live in your Hays County home, you can file for a homestead exemption to reduce what you owe in property taxes.

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Tax Payment Deadline

Pay your Hays County property taxes by January 31 to avoid penalties

Property tax bills in Hays County arrive in the fall, and January 31 is the last day to pay without extra fees.

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Agricultural Valuation

Farmland in Hays County can be taxed at a much lower rate through ag valuation

Land used for farming or ranching in Hays County may qualify for a special lower tax rate based on what the land can produce, not what it sells for.

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