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 51% 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, high 70°, low 61°, 51% rain, wind 10–15 mph
- Monday Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 79°, low 50°, 25% rain, wind 10–20 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 68°, low 44°, 0% rain, wind 0–20 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 71°, low 45°, 5% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 66°, low 41°, 3% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 65°, low 42°, 7% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 66°, low 44°, 17% rain, wind 0–5 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)
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Weather for Collingsworth County
Forecast for the center point of Collingsworth County.
- Today Cloudy 70° 61° SSE 10–15 mph 51% rain
- Mon Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 79° 50° SSW 10–20 mph 25% rain
- Tue Sunny 68° 44° NW 0–20 mph 0% rain
- Wed Sunny 71° 45° SW 5–10 mph 5% rain
- Thu Sunny 66° 41° N 0–15 mph 3% rain
- Fri Sunny 65° 42° ENE 0–5 mph 7% rain
- Sat Slight Chance Rain Showers 66° 44° NW 0–5 mph 17% 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 27, 2026.
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 2.52 in; same month last year 1.91 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 Collingsworth County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Wellington weather station (9 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 215-day growing season |
Apr 1 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 21 |
Nov 4 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 22 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 239-day growing season |
Mar 19 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 6 |
Nov 12 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 30 |
Shamrock #2 weather station (17 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 202-day growing season |
Apr 9 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 26 |
Oct 30 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 222-day growing season |
Mar 31 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 17 |
Nov 6 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 22 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Wellington, Shamrock #2), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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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.