Collingsworth County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Collingsworth County, TX was abnormally dry (D0), with 2% at severe drought (D2); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 32 straight weeks. Over 90 days rain is at 151% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 347% (well above normal); the best rain chance this week is 50% on today (high 70°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. Collingsworth County (county seat: Wellington) is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and Tulia is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 91 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 347% of normal
- Last 60 days 201% of normal
- Last 90 days 151% 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 toward near-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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 70°, low 60°, 50% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Monday Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny, high 79°, low 51°, 15% rain, wind 15–20 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 67°, low 44°, 1% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 70°, low 44°, 7% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 67°, low 42°, 7% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 68°, low 45°, 8% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 68°, low 45°, 26% rain, wind 5–10 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 Collingsworth 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
Collingsworth 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)
5-wt steers, nearest barns
Steers 500–599 lb, $/cwt, weekly average.
| Barn | Last sale | 5-wt steers |
|---|---|---|
| Tulia 91 mi | Oct 29 | $386 |
| Wildorado 105 mi | Oct 27 | $409 |
| Apache 108 mi | Oct 29 | $429 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/cwt, per 100 lb), calculated from USDA AMS Market News sale reports (Medium & Large 1 and 1-2). Not a USDA-published average. ≈ $/head = $/cwt × the middle of the weight class ÷ 100.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Collingsworth County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Collingsworth 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 Collingsworth County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Collingsworth County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 2% of the county. 32 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Collingsworth County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Collingsworth County (since Jan 27, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Collingsworth County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Tulia (91 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Wildorado (105 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Apache (108 mi), last report Oct 29, 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.