Brooks County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Brooks County, TX was in severe drought (D2), with 19% at extreme drought (D3); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 10 straight weeks. Brooks County has had 103% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 58% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; 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 33% (high 81°). Brooks County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 5 monthly payments.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 103% of normal
- Last 60 days 74% of normal
- Last 90 days 58% 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 Mostly Sunny, high 91°, low 69°, 5% rain, wind 2–9 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny, high 94°, low 71°, 0% rain, wind 3–13 mph
- Tuesday Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 90°, low 63°, 27% rain, wind 5–8 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 83°, low 60°, 0% rain, wind 1–8 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 87°, low 62°, 4% rain, wind 1–6 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 84°, low 62°, 9% rain, wind 2–9 mph
- Saturday Chance Rain Showers, high 81°, low 61°, 33% rain, wind 3–8 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Brooks 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
Brooks 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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Weather for Brooks County
Forecast for the center point of Brooks County.
- Today Mostly Sunny 91° 69° ESE 2–9 mph 5% rain
- Mon Mostly Sunny 94° 71° SE 3–13 mph 0% rain
- Tue Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 90° 63° SW 5–8 mph 27% rain
- Wed Sunny 83° 60° N 1–8 mph 0% rain
- Thu Sunny 87° 62° ESE 1–6 mph 4% rain
- Fri Sunny 84° 62° NE 2–9 mph 9% rain
- Sat Chance Rain Showers 81° 61° NE 3–8 mph 33% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind arrows point where the wind is going; the letters say where it comes from. Windy = 25 mph or more; freeze = a low of 32°F or less. Open the full forecast.
Burn ban
Burn ban ON
In effect since Jan 24, 2022.
Texas A&M Forest Service map (source), as of Nov 1, 2026. County judges set bans; check with the county before burning. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Weather warnings right now
None right now
National Weather Service active alerts for this county, as of Nov 1, 2026 (source). Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Rainfall vs normal
How to read this
Bars are the rain that fell each month; the dashed line is a normal month (1991-2020 average). Bars below the line = drier than normal.
County-average precipitation, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Normal = NCEI's own 1991-2020 average for each month (Sep 2026 normal 4.56 in; same month last year 3.29 in). NCEI posts each month around the 8th of the next and may revise recent months. Source: NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance. Fetched Oct 30, 2026.
Wildfires
No current fire perimeter in the county
No current perimeter within 100 mi of the county center (92 mapped nationally).
Interagency fire outlines. Small or brand-new fires are often not mapped yet; call 911 for a fire you can see. Layer updated Nov 1, 2026. Source: National Interagency Fire Center. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Frost dates
Frost and freeze dates
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the weather stations nearest Brooks County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Mccook weather station (33 mi away)
farther away No station with freeze dates is close to the county center, so local dates can differ.
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 333-day growing season |
Jan 22 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 5 |
Dec 19 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 26 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 365-day growing season |
Jan 6 1 year in 10 it's after Feb 16 |
Jan 1 1 year in 10 it's before Dec 5 |
Hebbronville weather station (34 mi away)
farther away No station with freeze dates is close to the county center, so local dates can differ.
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 320-day growing season |
Feb 4 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 7 |
Dec 12 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 22 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 354-day growing season |
Jan 15 1 year in 10 it's after Feb 28 |
Dec 30 1 year in 10 it's before Dec 4 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Mccook, Hebbronville), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Brooks County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Brooks 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 Brooks County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Brooks County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 19% of the county. 10 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Brooks County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Brooks County (since Jan 24, 2022). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Brooks 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.