Brown County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Brown County, TX abnormally dry (D0), with 27% at moderate drought (D1); four weeks earlier 100% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 27%. Rain has run 165% of normal over the last 30 days (well above normal) and 78% 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 (33% chance of above-normal rain) and Monday carries the week's highest rain chance at 74% (high 83°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Brown County with up to 3 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is San Angelo, 88 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 165% of normal
- Last 60 days 106% of normal
- Last 90 days 78% 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 (33% 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 81°, low 64°, 2% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny, high 83°, low 55°, 74% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 72°, low 46°, 3% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 74°, low 48°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 75°, low 46°, 1% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 44°, 9% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 69°, low 45°, 19% rain, wind 0–10 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 Brown 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
Brown 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 Brown County
Forecast for the center point of Brown County.
- Today Partly Sunny 81° 64° SSE 5–10 mph 2% rain
- Mon Mostly Sunny 83° 55° S 5–20 mph 74% rain
- Tue Sunny 72° 46° NW 0–15 mph 3% rain
- Wed Sunny 74° 48° WSW 0–5 mph 1% rain
- Thu Sunny 75° 46° W 0–10 mph 1% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 70° 44° N 0–5 mph 9% rain
- Sat Slight Chance Rain Showers 69° 45° NNE 0–10 mph 19% 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
No burn ban
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 2.76 in; same month last year 1.48 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 (83 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 Brown County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Brownwood 2ene weather station (4 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 233-day growing season |
Mar 22 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 9 |
Nov 10 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 258-day growing season |
Mar 7 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 28 |
Nov 21 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 4 |
Rising Star 1s weather station (22 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 230-day growing season |
Mar 26 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 14 |
Nov 10 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 254-day growing season |
Mar 9 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 2 |
Nov 21 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 3 |
short record Based on only 15 years of records here (30 is normal), so treat it as rougher.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Brownwood 2ene, Rising Star 1s), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Brown County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Brown County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 3 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 Brown County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Brown County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on 27% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Brown County?
No burn ban is listed for Brown County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Brown County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (88 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Giddings (164 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026.
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.