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Flood watch extended for Big Country through Sunday afternoon

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday afternoon for several counties in west central Texas as heavy rainfall continues to pose a flooding risk.

The watch includes the following counties:

  • Brown
  • Callahan
  • Coke
  • Coleman
  • Concho
  • Fisher
  • Haskell
  • Jones
  • Nolan
  • Runnels
  • Shackelford
  • Taylor
  • Throckmorton
Flood watch extended for big country through sunday afternoon 1

The National Weather Service warns that flooding caused by excessive rainfall is still possible. Runoff may lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone areas. Low-water crossings are particularly vulnerable to flooding.

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Thunderstorms producing very heavy rainfall are expected to continue across much of West Central Texas today, becoming more numerous tonight and into Sunday morning. Some storms could drop 2 to 5 inches of rain in a short time, with isolated areas receiving more than 8 inches.

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Residents are urged to stay alert to weather updates and avoid driving through flooded roads.

For more information on flood safety, visit weather.gov/safety/flood.

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