Crosby County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Crosby County, TX was in severe drought (D2), with 3% at extreme drought (D3); week 13 in a row with some severe drought (D2) or worse. Over 90 days rain is at 120% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 298% (well above normal); the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain and the best rain chance this week is 23% on today (high 67°). Crosby County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Tulia, 69 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 298% of normal
- Last 60 days 172% of normal
- Last 90 days 120% 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 Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy, high 67°, low 61°, 23% rain, wind 10–15 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny, high 75°, low 51°, 4% rain, wind 15–25 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 64°, low 46°, 0% rain, wind 5–25 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 68°, low 47°, 4% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 66°, low 44°, 1% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 64°, low 47°, 9% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 64°, low 46°, 20% rain, wind 5–15 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
Open loss windows 1 open
| What happened | Started | Tell FSA early by | FSA deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional drought (D4) reached (U.S. Drought Monitor) | Oct 6, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 (4 days left) | Mar 1, 2027 |
If this cost you livestock, extra feed or hauled water, call your county FSA office now, while it's fresh. The 30-day date is a suggestion from Cownty; FSA's deadline for the notice of loss and application is the March 1 date. Log it in your Drought Ledger · Find your FSA office and phone
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Crosby 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 69 mi | Oct 29 | $386 |
| Wildorado 119 mi | Oct 27 | $409 |
| Clovis 123 mi | Oct 28 | $394 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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.
Guide: How to read a USDA sale barn report
All weights at the 3 nearest barns
4 more within 200 mi: San Angelo (158 mi), Dalhart (182 mi), Roswell (186 mi), Apache (190 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Crosby County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Crosby 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 Crosby County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Crosby County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 3% of the county. 13 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Crosby County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Crosby County (since Jan 17, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Crosby County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Tulia (69 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Wildorado (119 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Clovis (123 mi), last report Oct 28, 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.