Rain Lingers in West Texas Before Drying Out
Light to moderate rain persisted Monday morning across the Abilene and San Angelo region, with the National Weather Service expecting it to end by midday.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Current Conditions
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The National Weather Service Abilene/San Angelo office, in a 7:45 a.m. Monday update, said rain chances continued through the morning and are expected to dissipate by the end of the morning. Small rises are occurring on the Llano and San Saba rivers.
Why it matters
Heavy rainfall in parts of the region raised river levels, and forecasters expect the trend to ease, though residents near the rivers should keep track of conditions. The forecast also signals a return to warmer and drier weather later in the week.
The NWS 48-hour observed map shows the heaviest precipitation of roughly 1.5 to nearly 2 inches around San Angelo, Big Lake, and eastward areas, with lighter totals farther north and west. Forecasters have not quantified how much rain may still fall in the afternoon, and the reported river rises have not been measured against flood stage in the update.
The players
National Weather Service Abilene/San Angelo Office
The local forecast office of the National Weather Service responsible for issuing weather warnings and forecasts for the Abilene and San Angelo region of West Texas.
The details
The NWS Abilene/San Angelo office said the general rain trend will continue into the afternoon before dissipating by the end of Monday morning. The observed precipitation map shows the heaviest totals in yellow-shaded areas near San Angelo, Big Lake, and eastward stretches.
Timeline
Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:45 a.m.: NWS issues its rain update.
End of Monday morning, November 9, 2026: Rain is expected to dissipate.
Later this week: Warmer and drier conditions are forecast to return.
Seasonal Patterns
The National Weather Service's 48-hour observed precipitation product, the basis for the heaviest-rainfall band mapped near San Angelo and Big Lake, is the standard tool for comparing recent totals against typical November rainfall in the region. Measured this way, the event fits within the short-term rain pattern that forecasters are tracking rather than a departure from regional norms that the update itself establishes.
Residents near the Llano and San Saba rivers should monitor water levels as the rises persist. Drivers in low-lying areas around San Angelo and Big Lake should expect wet pavement until the rain ends Monday morning.
The takeaway
Monitoring the National Weather Service's updates through the morning will show when rain ends and whether river levels change. Plan for drier, warmer conditions later in the week.
Further reading
Track the latest in Current Conditions across the state as the rain trend winds down.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Angelo LIVE!.
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