Potter County rain, outlook and forecast
Most of Potter County, TX was abnormally dry (D0) on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, with a sliver (<1%) at moderate drought (D1); 1% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, down from 100% four weeks earlier. Rain has run 123% of normal over the last 30 days (above normal) and 206% over 90 days, so the past month has been drier than the season so far; today carries the week's highest rain chance at 70% (high 71°) 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 Potter County (county seat: Amarillo) with up to 5 monthly payments, and Wildorado is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 19 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 123% of normal
- Last 60 days 299% of normal
- Last 90 days 206% 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 71°, low 60°, 70% rain, wind 15–25 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 70°, low 48°, 10% rain, wind 15–30 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 63°, low 41°, 1% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 68°, low 44°, 10% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 63°, low 40°, 3% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 65°, low 44°, 15% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 64°, low 42°, 28% 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 Potter 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
Potter 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildorado 19 mi | Oct 27 | $409 |
| Dalhart 58 mi | Oct 29 | $413 |
| Tulia 60 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
4 more within 200 mi: Clovis (102 mi), Beaver (124 mi), Woodward (158 mi), Dodge City (193 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Potter County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Potter 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 Potter County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Potter County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Potter County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Potter County (since Jul 1, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Potter County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Wildorado (19 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Dalhart (58 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Tulia (60 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.