Colorado County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Colorado County, TX in moderate drought (D1), with 35% at severe drought (D2); week 7 in a row with some severe drought (D2) or worse. Rain has run 35% of normal over the last 30 days (well below normal) and 79% over 90 days, so the past month has been drier than the season so far; the NWS forecast peaks at a 83% rain chance on Tuesday (high 79°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain). Colorado County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and Giddings is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 48 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 35% of normal
- Last 60 days 100% of normal
- Last 90 days 79% 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 Mostly Sunny, high 85°, low 66°, 2% rain, wind 0 mph
- Monday Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy, high 84°, low 68°, 21% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Tuesday Showers And Thunderstorms, high 79°, low 55°, 83% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 76°, low 54°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Mostly Sunny, high 79°, low 54°, 9% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 75°, low 52°, 5% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 73°, low 53°, 19% 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 Colorado 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
Colorado 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 Colorado County
Forecast for the center point of Colorado County.
- Today Mostly Sunny 85° 66° 0 mph 2% rain
- Mon Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy 84° 68° S 0–10 mph 21% rain
- Tue Showers And Thunderstorms 79° 55° W 0–10 mph 83% rain
- Wed Sunny 76° 54° N 0–5 mph 0% rain
- Thu Mostly Sunny 79° 54° NE 0–5 mph 9% rain
- Fri Sunny 75° 52° N 0–5 mph 5% rain
- Sat Slight Chance Rain Showers 73° 53° NE 0–5 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 4.18 in; same month last year 0.86 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 Colorado County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Columbus weather station (8 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 255-day growing season |
Mar 9 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 31 |
Nov 20 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 284-day growing season |
Feb 25 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 19 |
Dec 3 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 6 |
Hallettsville 2 N weather station (27 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) 297-day growing season |
Feb 17 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 13 |
Dec 4 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 14 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 331-day growing season |
Jan 30 1 year in 10 it's after Feb 28 |
Dec 27 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 28 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Columbus, Hallettsville 2 N), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Colorado County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Colorado 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 Colorado County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Colorado County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 35% of the county. 7 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Colorado County?
No burn ban is listed for Colorado County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Colorado County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Giddings (48 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.