rain gauge
Example Sentences
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At St. Joseph’s, the project has been so popular that there are now rain gauges at the homes of four students.
From Seattle Times
One rain gauge in Dallas County, where Dallas is located, tallied more than 14.9 inches of rain within a 12-hour period, nearly 50 percent of the rainfall recorded at that site this year.
From Washington Post
The amount of water put into the ground can be measured using a rain gauge.
From Seattle Times
Several rain gauges in Sydney and its surrounding area set July or all-time records.
From Seattle Times
If it rained, but you don't have a rain gauge, or you're not sure how much it rained, check the local weather information.
From Salon
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