Moore County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Moore County, TX abnormally dry (D0); 0% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, down from 100% four weeks earlier. Moore County has had 148% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 160% over 90 days; today carries the week's highest rain chance at 84% (high 70°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Moore County (county seat: Dumas) with up to 5 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Dalhart, 40 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 148% of normal
- Last 60 days 256% of normal
- Last 90 days 160% 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 (33% 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 70°, low 58°, 84% rain, wind 15–20 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 68°, low 46°, 13% rain, wind 20–30 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 61°, low 39°, 2% rain, wind 5–25 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 66°, low 41°, 12% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 61°, low 38°, 5% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 64°, low 42°, 15% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 63°, low 40°, 29% 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 Moore 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
Moore 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dalhart 40 mi | Oct 29 | $413 |
| Wildorado 46 mi | Oct 27 | $409 |
| Tulia 90 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.
Guide: How to read a USDA sale barn report
All weights at the 3 nearest barns
6 more within 200 mi: Beaver (102 mi), Clovis (125 mi), Woodward (147 mi), Dodge City (169 mi), La Junta Winter (174 mi), La Junta LJLC (175 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Moore County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Moore 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 Moore County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Moore County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was abnormally dry (D0) on 100% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Moore County?
No burn ban is listed for Moore County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Moore County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Dalhart (40 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Wildorado (46 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Tulia (90 mi), last report Oct 29, 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.