Lipscomb County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Lipscomb County, TX in moderate drought (D1), with a sliver (<1%) at extreme drought (D3), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 31 weeks running. Over 90 days rain is at 125% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 156% (well above normal); today carries the week's highest rain chance at 65% (high 69°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans toward near-normal rain. Lipscomb County (county seat: Lipscomb) is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 5 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Beaver, 40 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 156% of normal
- Last 60 days 181% of normal
- Last 90 days 125% 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 toward near-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 59°, 65% rain, wind 15–20 mph
- Monday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny, high 76°, low 48°, 17% rain, wind 15–25 mph
- Tuesday Mostly Sunny, high 62°, low 41°, 7% rain, wind 5–25 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 66°, low 41°, 14% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 63°, low 39°, 13% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 65°, low 43°, 9% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 65°, low 42°, 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 Lipscomb 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
Lipscomb 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
10% of the county in severe drought or worse, 31 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: 10% of the county is in severe drought or worse; some of it has been for 31 weeks running. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Oct 27, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Lipscomb County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Lipscomb County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 31 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Lipscomb County?
No burn ban is listed for Lipscomb County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Lipscomb County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Beaver (40 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Woodward (51 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Dodge City (103 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.