Hopkins County rain, outlook and forecast
Most of Hopkins County, TX was in extreme drought (D3) on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map; week 10 in a row with some severe drought (D2) or worse. Rain has run 32% of normal over the last 30 days (well below normal) and 39% over 90 days; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain and Monday carries the week's highest rain chance at 90% (high 85°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Hopkins County with up to 4 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Hope, 120 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 32% of normal
- Last 60 days 38% of normal
- Last 90 days 39% 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 7–11) Leans toward near-normal rain
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 9–15) Leans toward near-normal rain
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Mostly Sunny, high 81°, low 62°, 6% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Monday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, high 85°, low 64°, 90% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Tuesday Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny, high 76°, low 49°, 50% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 72°, low 45°, 2% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny, high 75°, low 46°, 17% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 73°, low 45°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 74°, low 47°, 17% 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 Hopkins 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
Hopkins 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hope 120 mi | Oct 29 | $372 |
| McAlester 123 mi | Oct 27 | $369 |
| Ada 129 mi | Oct 28 | $415 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Hopkins County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Hopkins 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 Hopkins County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Hopkins County was in extreme drought (D3), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 57% of the county. 10 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Hopkins County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Hopkins County (since Aug 26, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Hopkins County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Hope (120 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; McAlester (123 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Ada (129 mi), last report Oct 28, 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.