Delta County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Delta County, TX in extreme drought (D3), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 10 weeks running. Delta County has had 48% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 42% over 90 days; the NWS forecast peaks at a 96% rain chance on Monday (high 84°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Delta County with up to 4 monthly payments, and McAlester is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 107 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 48% of normal
- Last 60 days 48% of normal
- Last 90 days 42% 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 Mostly Sunny, high 79°, low 64°, 3% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny, high 84°, low 65°, 96% rain, wind 10–20 mph
- Tuesday Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny, high 75°, low 49°, 42% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 74°, low 47°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 76°, low 46°, 4% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 73°, low 44°, 2% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 72°, low 45°, 17% rain, wind 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 Delta 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
Delta 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 Delta County
Forecast for the center point of Delta County.
- Today Mostly Sunny 79° 64° SE 0–10 mph 3% rain
- Mon Partly Sunny 84° 65° SSE 10–20 mph 96% rain
- Tue Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 75° 49° WSW 5–15 mph 42% rain
- Wed Sunny 74° 47° WNW 0–5 mph 1% rain
- Thu Sunny 76° 46° SW 0–5 mph 4% rain
- Fri Sunny 73° 44° N 5–10 mph 2% rain
- Sat Mostly Sunny 72° 45° NNE 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
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 3.43 in; same month last year 2.02 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 Delta County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Sulphur Springs weather station (17 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 245-day growing season |
Mar 15 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 4 |
Nov 14 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 29 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 272-day growing season |
Mar 2 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 19 |
Nov 28 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 7 |
Paris weather station (21 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 247-day growing season |
Mar 14 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 2 |
Nov 16 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 274-day growing season |
Mar 1 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 21 |
Dec 1 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 10 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Sulphur Springs, Paris), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Delta County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Delta 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 Delta County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Delta County was in extreme drought (D3), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 72% of the county. 10 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Delta County?
No burn ban is listed for Delta County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Delta County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: McAlester (107 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Ada (111 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; Hope (122 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.