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Midland County, TX

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CRP emergency haying & grazing: Midland County is on FSA's list (since Sep 8, 2026). Check with your FSA county office first. Details · FSA list as of Oct 29, 2026.
Drought SevereD2 · most of county Drought pay (LFP) Eligibleup to 2 payments Burn ban ONno outdoor burning San Angelo 5-wt steers $368▲ $7 since last sale

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 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 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 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

  1. Today Mostly Cloudy, high 75°, low 64°, 2% rain, wind 15–20 mph
  2. Monday Mostly Sunny, high 80°, low 53°, 3% rain, wind 10–20 mph
  3. Tuesday Sunny, high 69°, low 49°, 0% rain, wind 0–15 mph
  4. Wednesday Sunny, high 73°, low 52°, 0% rain, wind 5–10 mph
  5. Thursday Sunny, high 72°, low 47°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
  6. Friday Mostly Sunny, high 66°, low 49°, 15% rain, wind 0–5 mph
  7. Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 66°, low 48°, 16% rain, wind 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 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)

Drought, past 12 months

100% of the county in severe drought or worse, 8 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: 100% of the county is in severe drought or worse; some of it has been for 8 weeks running. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Oct 27, 2026.

Guide: What D0–D4 mean

See the drought map

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Nearest USDA-reported sale barns

  1. Producers Livestock Auction Co. San Angelo, TX 95 mi · sells Thursdays · latest USDA report Oct 29, 2026
  2. Roswell Livestock Auction Roswell, NM 183 mi · sells Mondays · latest USDA report Oct 26, 2026
  3. Tulia Livestock Auction Tulia, TX 188 mi · sells Thursdays · latest USDA report Oct 29, 2026
  4. Clovis Livestock Auction Clovis, NM 192 mi · sells Wednesdays · latest USDA report Oct 28, 2026
  5. Lonestar Stockyards Wildorado, TX 234 mi · sells Tuesdays · latest USDA report Oct 27, 2026

Miles are straight-line from the county center. Sale days come from the barns' recent USDA AMS reports; call the barn to confirm. All barns

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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.

Source: FSA LFP county file of Oct 29, 2026

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.

Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Oct 27, 2026

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.

Source: official state burn-ban map, as of Nov 1, 2026

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.