Hudspeth County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Hudspeth County, TX with no drought, though a sliver (<1%) at severe drought (D2), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 9 weeks running. Over 90 days rain is at 90% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 55% (below normal); the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain) and no day in the 7-day forecast tops a 16% rain chance. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Hudspeth County with up to 3 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Santa Teresa, 82 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 55% of normal
- Last 60 days 122% of normal
- Last 90 days 90% 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 wetter than normal (33% chance of above-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 Partly Sunny, high 75°, low 54°, 6% rain, wind 9–17 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 69°, low 46°, 4% rain, wind 3–26 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 65°, low 43°, 0% rain, wind 2–6 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 71°, low 46°, 0% rain, wind 1–8 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 71°, low 44°, 0% rain, wind 3–8 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 68°, low 46°, 15% rain, wind 1–5 mph
- Saturday Sunny, high 68°, low 43°, 16% rain, wind 1–8 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 Hudspeth 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
Hudspeth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa 82 mi | Oct 30 | $378 |
| Roswell 144 mi | Oct 26 | $383 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 2 nearest barns
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Hudspeth County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Hudspeth County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 3 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 Hudspeth County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Hudspeth County was in no drought, and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 9 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Hudspeth County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Hudspeth County (since Apr 19, 2022). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Hudspeth County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Santa Teresa (82 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026; Roswell (144 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 1, 2026: Grapevine 2027: last day to buy crop insurance; Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money. 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.