Presidio County rain, outlook and forecast
Most of Presidio County, TX showed no drought on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, though 26% at abnormally dry (D0); 0% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, down from 94% four weeks earlier. Presidio County has had 64% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 33% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain) and no day in the 7-day forecast tops a 13% rain chance. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Presidio County with up to 5 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Santa Teresa, 192 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 64% of normal
- Last 60 days 49% of normal
- Last 90 days 33% 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 (40% 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
- Today Mostly Cloudy, high 76°, low 58°, 2% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 77°, low 51°, 0% rain, wind 5–25 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 70°, low 46°, 0% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 71°, low 49°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 73°, low 47°, 0% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 48°, 12% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 46°, 13% rain, wind 5–15 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 Presidio 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
Presidio 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Teresa 192 mi | Oct 30 | $378 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Presidio County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Presidio 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 Presidio County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Presidio County was in no drought, and the worst part was abnormally dry (D0) on 26% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Presidio County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Presidio County (since Mar 24, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Presidio County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Santa Teresa (192 mi), last report Oct 30, 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.