Edwards County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Edwards County, TX showed no drought, though a sliver (<1%) at moderate drought (D1); four weeks earlier 8% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 0%. Over 90 days rain is at 129% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 127% (above normal); the best rain chance this week is 87% on today (high 78°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 8–12 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA has not added Edwards County to its 2026 LFP list, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is San Angelo, 101 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 127% of normal
- Last 60 days 175% of normal
- Last 90 days 129% of normal
NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 2, 2026. Source.
Rain outlook
- 6-10 day outlook (Nov 8–12) Leans toward near-normal rain
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 10–16) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 2, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Sunny, high 78°, low 61°, 87% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 72°, low 50°, 1% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 73°, low 54°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 73°, low 53°, 2% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 68°, low 51°, 29% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Saturday Chance Rain Showers, high 63°, low 48°, 34% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Sunday Mostly Sunny, high 63°, low 46°, 10% rain, wind 0–10 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 2, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
PRF pasture insurance: sign up by Dec 1, 2026
The 2027 Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance sales closing date for Edwards County is Dec 1, 2026, 29 days from today. PRF (Rainfall Index) pays on a rainfall index for your grid, not on your own rain gauge. You buy it through a crop insurance agent.
How PRF works · PRF 2027 sign-up · Find your grid on RMA's PRF tool
Date from USDA RMA's actuarial data, read Aug 28, 2026 · RMA dates map. Your agent confirms the date for your policy.
Edwards County grass production
In 2025, grassland and pasture in Edwards County grew about 1,298 pounds per acre of grass and forbs, 104% of the county's 1991-2020 normal of 1,253 pounds per acre. That was the 16th best of 40 years on record (1986-2025). Best year: 2007 at 1,707 pounds per acre; worst: 1986 at 646.
Pounds per acre of new grass and forbs each year on rangeland and pasture, from the Rangeland Analysis Platform (satellite-based estimates). See every year on the Land tab.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Edwards 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
Edwards 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 Edwards County
Forecast for the center point of Edwards County.
- Today Sunny 78° 61° S 5–15 mph 87% rain
- Tue Sunny 72° 50° NNW 0–15 mph 1% rain
- Wed Sunny 73° 54° SE 0–10 mph 0% rain
- Thu Sunny 73° 53° WSW 0–10 mph 2% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 68° 51° NNE 5–10 mph 29% rain
- Sat Chance Rain Showers 63° 48° NE 5–10 mph 34% rain
- Sun Mostly Sunny 63° 46° N 0–10 mph 10% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 2, 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
Burn ban ON
In effect since Sep 5, 2026.
Texas A&M Forest Service map (source), as of Nov 2, 2026. County judges set bans; check with the county before burning. Fetched Nov 2, 2026.
Weather warnings right now
None right now
National Weather Service active alerts for this county, as of Nov 2, 2026 (source). Fetched Nov 2, 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 2.96 in; same month last year 1.34 in). NCEI posts each month around the 8th of the next and may revise recent months. Source: NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance. Fetched Nov 2, 2026.
Wildfires
No current fire perimeter in the county
No current perimeter within 100 mi of the county center (75 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 2, 2026. Source: National Interagency Fire Center. Fetched Nov 2, 2026.
Frost dates
Frost and freeze dates
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the weather stations nearest Edwards County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Rocksprings weather station (6 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 258-day growing season |
Mar 8 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 31 |
Nov 25 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 9 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 289-day growing season |
Feb 24 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 18 |
Dec 6 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 17 |
Prade Rch weather station (31 mi away)
farther away No station with freeze dates is close to the county center, so local dates can differ.
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 212-day growing season |
Apr 5 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 25 |
Nov 2 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 20 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 239-day growing season |
Mar 17 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 10 |
Nov 12 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 27 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Rocksprings, Prade Rch), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Edwards County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Not on FSA's 2026 LFP county list as of Oct 29, 2026. FSA updates the list as drought changes.
What is the drought level in Edwards County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Edwards County was in no drought, and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Edwards County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Edwards County (since Sep 5, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Edwards County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (101 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.