Ector County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Ector County, TX was in severe drought (D2); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 7 straight weeks. Rain has run 265% of normal over the last 30 days (well above normal) and 93% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain) and no day in the 7-day forecast tops a 19% rain chance. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Ector County with up to 3 monthly payments, and San Angelo is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 126 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 265% of normal
- Last 60 days 139% of normal
- Last 90 days 93% 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 6–10) Leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain)
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 8–14) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Oct 31, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Mostly Cloudy, high 76°, low 63°, 3% rain, wind 10–20 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 79°, low 54°, 0% rain, wind 10–25 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 70°, low 49°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 72°, low 51°, 1% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 73°, low 48°, 0% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 50°, 15% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 49°, 19% rain, wind 5–10 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 Ector 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
Ector 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 126 mi | Oct 29 | $368 |
| Roswell 156 mi | Oct 26 | $383 |
| Clovis 179 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.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Ector County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Ector 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 Ector County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Ector County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 69% of the county. 7 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Ector County?
No burn ban is listed for Ector County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Ector County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (126 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Roswell (156 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; Clovis (179 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.