Foard County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Foard County, TX was in severe drought (D2), with 23% at extreme drought (D3); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 43 straight weeks. Foard County has had 442% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 152% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; the NWS forecast peaks at a 22% rain chance on Saturday (high 70°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Foard County with up to 5 monthly payments, and Apache is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 105 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 442% of normal
- Last 60 days 208% of normal
- Last 90 days 152% 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 (33% 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 65°, 12% rain, wind 6–16 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny, high 83°, low 57°, 13% rain, wind 14–23 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 71°, low 50°, 0% rain, wind 7–18 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 72°, low 50°, 4% rain, wind 3–7 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 71°, low 48°, 4% rain, wind 6–10 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 70°, low 50°, 10% rain, wind 6 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 70°, low 50°, 22% 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 Foard 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
Foard 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apache 105 mi | Oct 29 | $429 |
| Tulia 119 mi | Oct 29 | $386 |
| El Reno 152 mi | Oct 27 | $413 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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
5 more within 200 mi: Wildorado (156 mi), Woodward (173 mi), San Angelo (178 mi), Ada (188 mi), Clovis (197 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Foard County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Foard 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 Foard County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Foard County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 23% of the county. 43 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Foard County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Foard County (since Dec 9, 2025). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Foard County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Apache (105 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Tulia (119 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; El Reno (152 mi), last report Oct 27, 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.