Hansford County rain, outlook and forecast
Most of Hansford County, TX was in moderate drought (D1) on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, with 27% at severe drought (D2); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 32 straight weeks. Rain has run 109% of normal over the last 30 days (near normal) and 129% over 90 days, so the past month has been drier 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 78% rain chance on today (high 69°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Hansford County (county seat: Spearman) with up to 5 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Beaver, 60 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 109% of normal
- Last 60 days 198% of normal
- Last 90 days 129% 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 69°, low 58°, 78% rain, wind 15–20 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 70°, low 45°, 21% rain, wind 20–25 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 61°, low 39°, 5% rain, wind 5–25 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 66°, low 40°, 15% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 61°, low 37°, 11% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 63°, low 42°, 12% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 62°, low 40°, 26% 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 Hansford 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
Hansford 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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Drought, past 12 months
27% of the county in severe drought or worse, 32 weeks running.
How to read this
Each band is how much of the county was in that drought level that week. Darker = worse. D2 (severe) and darker can trigger USDA drought pay.
Right now: 27% of the county is in severe drought or worse; some of it has been for 32 weeks running. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Oct 27, 2026.
Depth to water in Hansford County wells
State well 0354301 · Ogallala, North Plains GCD
168.04 ft below land surface on Oct 31, 2026
Feet below land surface, monthly averages of the daily high water level; the line runs down as the water gets deeper.
| Date | Depth (ft) |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 (latest) | 168.04 |
| 1 week before · Oct 24, 2026 | 168.00 |
| 1 month before · Sep 30, 2026 | 167.76 |
| 3 months before · Jul 31, 2026 | 167.79 |
| 6 months before · Apr 30, 2026 | 167.49 |
| 1 year before · Oct 31, 2025 | 166.79 |
| start of record · Apr 16, 1996 | 143.19 |
Record: Apr 16, 1996 to Oct 31, 2026. From 143.19 ft to 168.04 ft, a difference of 24.85 ft. Well 0354301 on Texas Water Data
State well 0354304 · Ogallala, North Plains GCD
171.93 ft below land surface on Oct 31, 2026
Feet below land surface, daily high water level; the line runs down as the water gets deeper.
| Date | Depth (ft) |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 (latest) | 171.93 |
| 1 week before · Oct 24, 2026 | 171.91 |
| 1 month before · Sep 30, 2026 | 171.66 |
| 3 months before · Jul 31, 2026 | 171.69 |
| 6 months before · Apr 30, 2026 | 171.45 |
| 1 year before · Oct 31, 2025 | – |
| start of record · Dec 10, 2025 | 171.06 |
Record: Dec 10, 2025 to Oct 31, 2026. From 171.06 ft to 171.93 ft, a difference of 0.87 ft. Well 0354304 on Texas Water Data
Provisional data. Readings are from transducers in each well and are subject to revision; the Texas Water Development Board gives them with no warranty. A well shows what the water table does at that spot, not the whole county. Source: TWDB Texas Water Data, refreshed once a day.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Hansford County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Hansford 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 Hansford County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Hansford County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 27% of the county. 32 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Hansford County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Hansford County (since Feb 20, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Hansford County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Beaver (60 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Dalhart (70 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Wildorado (86 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.