Rotan Volunteer Fire Department

05/26/2026

The next significant round of rain showers and thunderstorms is forecast to move east across the region later this afternoon and tonight into early Wednesday morning. Heavy rainfall on already wet soils may lead to flash flooding.

05/26/2026

Heads up folks...severe weather possibilities for this afternoon and evening for much of West Central Texas, especially areas south of I-20. We are expecting some hit and miss storms this morning, but the main activity arrives for the afternoon and evening as a line of strong/severe storms rolls across the area. Right now we expect the storms to reach San Angelo/Sweetwater/Ozona by 1-4 PM, Abilene/Eldorado/Sonora 3-6 PM, and Coleman/Brady/Brownwood/Mason/Junction by 5-9 PM.

This line of storms will have pockets of big storms in it, with large hail of golf ball to baseball size the main concern along with damaging winds. There is a real tornado threat with these storms as well, especially for areas around Ozona, Eldorado, Sonora, and the southwest Concho Valley.

The line will be moving fairly quickly as it moves across the area, but heavy rainfall is still going to be a concern. Areas that have received heavy rainfall the last 3-5 days can't take much more before flash flooding will occur. Fully expect the creeks, streams, and draws to be running hard and flood many low water crossings, city streets, and other low lying areas as the line moves through.

We will try to keep you updated as we head through the rest of the morning and see if anything changes.

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

It was truly amazing to see everyone coming together to help get this little girl home! 🤍 thank you!!

05/24/2026

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Update- She has been found! Thank you to everyone who came out and helped!!! Small communities always coming together 💪🏼

Missing 9 year old white female
Rowan gos by Sis
Blonde hair blue eyes
Black shirt game day written in glitter
Black and white checkered pants
She is autistic non-verbal

If you find her please stay with her and notify Fisher county dispatch 325 776 2273

05/23/2026

Be weather aware ⛈️

05/22/2026

⚠️ Just because we got rain doesn’t mean the fire danger is gone. ⚠️

While the recent rain was appreciated, our ground conditions were extremely dry and much of the moisture was quickly absorbed. Vegetation can still ignite easily, especially with heat, wind, and dry fuels remaining across the area.

Please continue to use caution:
🔥 Avoid parking in tall grass
🔥 Don’t toss ci******es from vehicles
🔥 Secure trailer chains
🔥 Use caution with welding or outdoor burning - we are under a burn ban as of 5/11/26

One good rain does not end fire season. Help us keep Fisher County safe.

— Rotan Volunteer Fire Department 🚒

both Rotan Volunteer Fire Department and Roby Volunteer Fire Department put out a grass fire today before it could cause too much trouble! 😎

05/22/2026

There is a slight/marginal risk of severe thunderstorms later today from 5 PM to Midnight across the Big Country, extending south into the Concho Valley and northern Heartland. The main hazards will be large hail and damaging winds. Please keep up with the latest weather information and have multiple ways to receive warnings.