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Flood watch expanded for more Big Country counties
By Shelly Womack at BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The National Weather Service has expanded the Flood Watch area to include Scurry, Mitchell, Nolan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Brown Counties. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through Friday evening. This includes the towns of Sweetwater, Snyder, Colorado City...
Key takeaway The Flood Watch will remain in effect through Friday evening.
Why this matters in Abilene News
The expansion of the Flood Watch to additional Big Country counties puts residents in low-lying areas on high alert, particularly those near creeks and rivers that could quickly overflow. In Taylor County, where Abilene is located, city officials will be closely monitoring the situation, as flooding in surrounding counties can impact local roads and transportation. The Flood Watch also serves as a warning for farmers and ranchers in the affected areas, who may need to take precautions to protect their livestock and crops from rising waters. With the Flood Watch in effect through Friday evening, residents can expect updates from local emergency management officials and should be prepared to take action if flooding becomes imminent. The impact of flooding on rural communities can be severe, and residents will be watching the situation closely to see how it develops in the coming days.
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Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – The National Weather Service has expanded the Flood Watch area to include Scurry, Mitchell, Nolan, Coke, Runnels, Coleman and Brown Counties. The Flood Watch will remain in effect through Friday evening. This includes the towns of Sweetwater, Snyder, Colorado City...
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