Hall County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Hall County, TX was in moderate drought (D1), with 14% at extreme drought (D3), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 39 weeks running. Rain has run 258% of normal over the last 30 days (well above normal) and 105% 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 (33% chance of above-normal rain) and the NWS forecast peaks at a 27% rain chance on today (high 70°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Hall County (county seat: Memphis) with up to 4 monthly payments, and Tulia is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 69 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 258% of normal
- Last 60 days 153% of normal
- Last 90 days 105% 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 Patchy Fog then Cloudy, high 70°, low 63°, 27% rain, wind 10–15 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny, high 81°, low 52°, 10% rain, wind 15–25 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 68°, low 45°, 0% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 71°, low 46°, 4% rain, wind 5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 69°, low 43°, 4% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 68°, low 46°, 8% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 69°, low 46°, 25% 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 Hall 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
Hall 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tulia 69 mi | Oct 29 | $386 |
| Wildorado 101 mi | Oct 27 | $409 |
| Apache 130 mi | Oct 29 | $429 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Hall County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Hall 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 Hall County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Hall County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 14% of the county. 39 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Hall County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Hall County (since Aug 10, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Hall County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Tulia (69 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Wildorado (101 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Apache (130 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.