Lubbock County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Lubbock County, TX in moderate drought (D1), with 19% at severe drought (D2); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 10 straight weeks. Lubbock County has had 219% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 131% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain and today carries the week's highest rain chance at 37% (high 68°). Lubbock County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and Tulia is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 63 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 219% of normal
- Last 60 days 186% of normal
- Last 90 days 131% 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 Cloudy, high 68°, low 62°, 37% rain, wind 15–20 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny, high 75°, low 50°, 8% rain, wind 15–25 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 65°, low 45°, 0% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 69°, low 47°, 0% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 66°, low 42°, 0% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 63°, low 44°, 9% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 64°, low 44°, 12% rain, wind 5–10 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
PRF pasture insurance: sign up by Dec 1, 2026
The 2027 Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance sales closing date for Lubbock County is Dec 1, 2026, 30 days from today. PRF (Rainfall Index) pays on a rainfall index for your grid, not on your own rain gauge. You buy it through a crop insurance agent.
How PRF works · PRF 2027 sign-up · Find your grid on RMA's PRF tool
Date from USDA RMA's actuarial data, read Aug 28, 2026 · RMA dates map. Your agent confirms the date for your policy.
Lubbock County grass production
In 2025, grassland and pasture in Lubbock County grew about 1,299 pounds per acre of grass and forbs, 111% of the county's 1991-2020 normal of 1,172 pounds per acre. That was the 14th best of 40 years on record (1986-2025). Best year: 2010 at 1,837 pounds per acre; worst: 1987 at 289.
Pounds per acre of new grass and forbs each year on rangeland and pasture, from the Rangeland Analysis Platform (satellite-based estimates). See every year on the Land tab.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Lubbock 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
Lubbock 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
19% of the county in severe drought or worse, 10 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: 19% of the county is in severe drought or worse; some of it has been for 10 weeks running. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Oct 27, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Lubbock County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Lubbock 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 Lubbock County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Lubbock County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 19% of the county. 10 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Lubbock County?
No burn ban is listed for Lubbock County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Lubbock County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Tulia (63 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Clovis (97 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; Wildorado (111 mi), last report Oct 27, 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.