Dimmit County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Dimmit County, TX in extreme drought (D3), with a sliver (<1%) at exceptional drought (D4), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 5 weeks running. Over 90 days rain is at 30% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 76% (below normal); the NWS forecast peaks at a 32% rain chance on Saturday (high 74°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain). Dimmit County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 5 monthly payments.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 76% of normal
- Last 60 days 38% of normal
- Last 90 days 30% 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 (40% 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 Partly Sunny, high 86°, low 69°, 2% rain, wind 5 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny, high 88°, low 69°, 21% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Tuesday Mostly Sunny, high 82°, low 55°, 13% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 79°, low 56°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 81°, low 57°, 8% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 78°, low 56°, 15% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Chance Rain Showers, high 74°, low 55°, 32% rain, wind 0–5 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
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| What happened | Started | Tell FSA early by | FSA deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional drought (D4) reached (U.S. Drought Monitor) | Oct 20, 2026 | Nov 19, 2026 (18 days left) | Mar 1, 2027 |
| Extreme drought (D3) 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
Dimmit 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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Drought, past 12 months
100% of the county in severe drought or worse, 5 weeks running.
How to read this
Each band is how much of the county was in that drought level that week. Darker = worse. D2 (severe) and darker can trigger USDA drought pay.
Right now: 100% of the county is in severe drought or worse; some of it has been for 5 weeks running. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Oct 27, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Dimmit County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Dimmit County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 5 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 Dimmit County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Dimmit County was in extreme drought (D3), and the worst part was exceptional drought (D4) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 5 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Dimmit County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Dimmit County (since Jul 12, 2021). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Dimmit County?
No USDA-reported sale barn within 200 miles.
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.