Midland County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Midland County, TX in severe drought (D2); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 8 straight weeks. Over 90 days rain is at 123% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 263% (well above normal); the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain) and Saturday carries the week's highest rain chance at 20% (high 70°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Midland County with up to 2 monthly payments, and San Angelo is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 95 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 263% of normal
- Last 60 days 185% of normal
- Last 90 days 123% 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 (40% 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 75°, low 64°, 6% rain, wind 15–20 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 80°, low 54°, 1% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 70°, low 49°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 73°, low 52°, 1% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 74°, low 48°, 0% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 69°, low 50°, 15% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 70°, low 50°, 20% 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 Midland 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
Midland 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Angelo 95 mi | Oct 29 | $368 |
| Roswell 183 mi | Oct 26 | $383 |
| Tulia 188 mi | Oct 29 | $386 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Midland County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Midland County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 2 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 Midland County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Midland County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 100% of the county. 8 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Midland County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Midland County (since Sep 2, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Midland County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (95 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Roswell (183 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; Tulia (188 mi), last report Oct 29, 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.