CRP emergency haying & grazing: Cameron County is on FSA's list (since Sep 1, 2026). Check with your FSA county office first. Details · FSA list as of Oct 29, 2026.
Most of Cameron County, TX was in moderate drought (D1) on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map; 53% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, down from 100% four weeks earlier. Rain has run 245% of normal over the last 30 days (well above normal) and 88% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; Tuesday carries the week's highest rain chance at 38% (high 92°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (50% chance of above-normal rain). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Cameron County with up to 4 monthly payments.
Rain vs normal
Last 30 days245% of normal
Last 60 days101% of normal
Last 90 days88% 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 6–10)Leans wetter than normal (50% chance of above-normal rain)
8-14 day outlook (Nov 8–14)Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Oct 31, 2026. Source.
No open loss windows in Cameron 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
Cameron 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.
Yes. Cameron County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 4 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 Cameron County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Cameron County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on 53% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Next: Nov 1, 2026: Grapefruit Trees 2027: last day to buy crop insurance; Nov 1, 2026: Lemon Trees 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.