Palo Pinto County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Palo Pinto County, TX was abnormally dry (D0); 0% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, down from 100% four weeks earlier. Over 90 days rain is at 91% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 128% (above normal); the NWS forecast peaks at a 64% rain chance on Monday (high 81°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Palo Pinto County with up to 1 monthly payment, and Apache is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 148 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 128% of normal
- Last 60 days 124% of normal
- Last 90 days 91% 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 76°, low 65°, 2% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny, high 81°, low 57°, 64% rain, wind 10–15 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 72°, low 50°, 2% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 74°, low 51°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 75°, low 48°, 1% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 69°, low 47°, 6% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 69°, low 48°, 19% rain, wind 0–5 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 Palo Pinto 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
A county next to Palo Pinto County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (Eastland County, TX, Jack County, TX, Parker County, TX, Stephens County, TX). The IRS counts your county plus every county touching it.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apache 148 mi | Oct 29 | $429 |
| San Angelo 154 mi | Oct 29 | $368 |
| Ada 168 mi | Oct 28 | $415 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Palo Pinto County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Palo Pinto County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 1 monthly payment 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 Palo Pinto County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Palo Pinto County (since Mar 23, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Palo Pinto County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Apache (148 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; San Angelo (154 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Ada (168 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.