Brewster County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Brewster County, TX was abnormally dry (D0); four weeks earlier 100% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 0%. Over 90 days rain is at 107% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 353% (well above normal); the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain) and Saturday carries the week's highest rain chance at 20% (high 69°). Brewster County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 5 monthly payments.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 353% of normal
- Last 60 days 158% of normal
- Last 90 days 107% of normal
NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Rain outlook
- 6-10 day outlook (Nov 7–11) Leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain)
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 9–15) Leans toward near-normal rain
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Partly Sunny, high 79°, low 63°, 2% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 84°, low 57°, 1% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 73°, low 52°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 76°, low 54°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 77°, low 52°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 52°, 11% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 69°, low 51°, 20% rain, wind 5–10 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
PRF pasture insurance: sign up by Dec 1, 2026
The 2027 Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance sales closing date for Brewster County is Dec 1, 2026, 30 days from today. PRF (Rainfall Index) pays on a rainfall index for your grid, not on your own rain gauge. You buy it through a crop insurance agent.
How PRF works · PRF 2027 sign-up · Find your grid on RMA's PRF tool
Date from USDA RMA's actuarial data, read Aug 28, 2026 · RMA dates map. Your agent confirms the date for your policy.
Brewster County grass production
In 2025, grassland and pasture in Brewster County grew about 271 pounds per acre of grass and forbs, 60% of the county's 1991-2020 normal of 455 pounds per acre. That was the 4th lowest of 40 years on record (1986-2025). Best year: 1992 at 701 pounds per acre; worst: 2002 at 178.
Pounds per acre of new grass and forbs each year on rangeland and pasture, from the Rangeland Analysis Platform (satellite-based estimates). See every year on the Land tab.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Brewster County right now. A 30-day window opens when the county first hits severe drought (D2), jumps to D3 or D4, or after a blizzard, extreme heat or cold, flood or ice warning, a wildfire, or a USDA disaster designation. Keep a Drought Ledger.
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Brewster County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (severe or worse drought, Sep 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2026).
Why it matters: if you sold breeding, dairy or draft livestock because of drought, the tax code may let you put off the gain (more time to buy replacement animals, or report the extra-sale income a year later). Your tax preparer decides whether either applies.
Work out your numbers and print a page for your preparer
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. Ask your tax preparer. FSA decides program eligibility. IRS Notice 2026-54 (PDF)
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Drought, past 12 months
0% of the county in severe drought or worse.
How to read this
Each band is how much of the county was in that drought level that week. Darker = worse. D2 (severe) and darker can trigger USDA drought pay.
Right now: 0% of the county is in severe drought or worse; some of it has been for 0 weeks running. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Oct 27, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Brewster County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Brewster County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 5 monthly payments for some pasture types. FSA decides each operation's eligibility; apply at your county FSA office by March 1 after the loss year.
What is the drought level in Brewster County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Brewster County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was abnormally dry (D0) on 93% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Brewster County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Brewster County (since Nov 29, 2017). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Brewster County?
No USDA-reported sale barn within 200 miles.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money; Nov 20, 2026: Micro Farm 2027: last day to buy crop insurance. FSA program dates not posted officially are marked "confirm at source" on the calendar.
Source: official agency pages (see Calendar)
Information only; not financial or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Always check the linked official source.