Freestone County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Freestone County, TX in moderate drought (D1); 100% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, the same as four weeks earlier. Rain has run 52% of normal over the last 30 days (below normal) and 65% over 90 days; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain) and the NWS forecast peaks at a 76% rain chance on Monday (high 84°). Freestone County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and Giddings is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 115 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 52% of normal
- Last 60 days 85% of normal
- Last 90 days 65% 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 Sunny, high 82°, low 63°, 7% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Monday Mostly Cloudy, high 84°, low 64°, 76% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Tuesday Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 75°, low 51°, 70% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 72°, low 48°, 2% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny, high 74°, low 48°, 18% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 72°, low 47°, 3% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 72°, low 49°, 19% 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 Freestone 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
Freestone 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 Freestone County
Forecast for the center point of Freestone County.
- Today Mostly Sunny 82° 63° ESE 0–5 mph 7% rain
- Mon Mostly Cloudy 84° 64° SSE 5–15 mph 76% rain
- Tue Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 75° 51° WSW 0–10 mph 70% rain
- Wed Sunny 72° 48° NW 0–5 mph 2% rain
- Thu Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 74° 48° SW 0–5 mph 18% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 72° 47° NNW 0–5 mph 3% rain
- Sat Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 72° 49° NNW 0–5 mph 19% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 1, 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
No burn ban
Texas A&M Forest Service map (source), as of Nov 1, 2026. County judges set bans; check with the county before burning. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Weather warnings right now
None right now
National Weather Service active alerts for this county, as of Nov 1, 2026 (source). Fetched Nov 1, 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 3.39 in; same month last year 1.38 in). NCEI posts each month around the 8th of the next and may revise recent months. Source: NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance. Fetched Oct 30, 2026.
Wildfires
No current fire perimeter in the county
No current perimeter within 100 mi of the county center (92 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 1, 2026. Source: National Interagency Fire Center. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Frost dates
Frost and freeze dates
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the weather stations nearest Freestone County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Corsicana Campbell Fld weather station (27 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) 261-day growing season |
Mar 7 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 30 |
Nov 23 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 6 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 290-day growing season |
Feb 22 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 14 |
Dec 7 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 16 |
Fairfield 3w weather station (4 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 243-day growing season |
Mar 16 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 5 |
Nov 14 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 268-day growing season |
Mar 4 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 24 |
Nov 26 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 6 |
short record Based on only 14 years of records here (30 is normal), so treat it as rougher.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Corsicana Campbell Fld, Fairfield 3w), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Freestone County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Freestone County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 4 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 Freestone County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Freestone County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on 100% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Freestone County?
No burn ban is listed for Freestone County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Freestone County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Giddings (115 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.