El Paso County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of El Paso County, TX showed no drought; four weeks earlier 19% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 0%. Over 90 days rain is at 298% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 305% (well above normal); the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain) and the NWS forecast peaks at a 31% rain chance on today (high 79°). El Paso County is not on FSA's 2026 LFP list yet, and Santa Teresa is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 26 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 305% of normal
- Last 60 days 373% of normal
- Last 90 days 298% 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 Sunny, high 79°, low 59°, 31% rain, wind 8–20 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 71°, low 49°, 2% rain, wind 2–24 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 68°, low 48°, 0% rain, wind 1–7 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 73°, low 49°, 0% rain, wind 2–6 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 72°, low 49°, 0% rain, wind 2–6 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 72°, low 50°, 13% rain, wind 3–5 mph
- Saturday Sunny, high 71°, low 49°, 16% rain, wind 6–10 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 El Paso 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
El Paso 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa 26 mi | Oct 30 | $378 |
| Roswell 151 mi | Oct 26 | $383 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 2 nearest barns
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is El Paso 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 El Paso County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of El Paso County was in no drought, and the worst part was no drought on 0% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in El Paso County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for El Paso County (since Sep 2, 2025). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near El Paso County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Santa Teresa (26 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026; Roswell (151 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.