Pecos County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Pecos County, TX with no drought, though a sliver (<1%) at extreme drought (D3), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 6 weeks running. Over 90 days rain is at 188% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 320% (well above normal); no day in the 7-day forecast tops a 18% rain chance and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Pecos County with up to 4 monthly payments, and San Angelo is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 142 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 320% of normal
- Last 60 days 235% of normal
- Last 90 days 188% 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 79°, low 64°, 6% rain, wind 10–15 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 84°, low 55°, 3% rain, wind 10–15 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 71°, low 50°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 75°, low 53°, 0% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 75°, low 50°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 71°, low 52°, 15% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 72°, low 50°, 18% 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 1 open
| What happened | Started | Tell FSA early by | FSA deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme drought (D3) reached (U.S. Drought Monitor) | Oct 6, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 (4 days left) | Mar 1, 2027 |
If this cost you livestock, extra feed or hauled water, call your county FSA office now, while it's fresh. The 30-day date is a suggestion from Cownty; FSA's deadline for the notice of loss and application is the March 1 date. Log it in your Drought Ledger · Find your FSA office and phone
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Pecos 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 142 mi | Oct 29 | $368 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 1 nearest barns
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Pecos County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Pecos 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 Pecos County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Pecos County was in no drought, and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 6 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Pecos County?
No burn ban is listed for Pecos County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Pecos County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (142 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.