Eastland County rain, outlook and forecast
Most of Eastland County, TX was abnormally dry (D0) on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, with 1% at severe drought (D2), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 6 weeks running. Eastland County has had 108% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 72% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; the best rain chance this week is 69% on Monday (high 81°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Eastland County with up to 3 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is San Angelo, 113 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 108% of normal
- Last 60 days 102% of normal
- Last 90 days 72% 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 Partly Sunny, high 79°, low 63°, 4% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 81°, low 57°, 69% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 72°, low 48°, 3% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 73°, low 48°, 3% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 75°, low 46°, 3% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 48°, 7% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 71°, low 48°, 22% 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 Eastland 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
Eastland 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Angelo 113 mi | Oct 29 | $368 |
| Apache 180 mi | Oct 29 | $429 |
| Giddings 186 mi | Oct 26 | $359 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Eastland County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Eastland County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 3 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 Eastland County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Eastland County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 1% of the county. 6 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Eastland County?
No burn ban is listed for Eastland County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Eastland County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (113 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Apache (180 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Giddings (186 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.