Reagan County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Reagan County, TX was in severe drought (D2), with 15% at extreme drought (D3); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 10 straight weeks. Over 90 days rain is at 80% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 160% (well above normal); the NWS forecast peaks at a 33% rain chance on today (high 82°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 8–12 leans toward near-normal rain. Reagan County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and San Angelo is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 63 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 160% of normal
- Last 60 days 100% of normal
- Last 90 days 80% of normal
NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 2, 2026. Source.
Rain outlook
- 6-10 day outlook (Nov 8–12) Leans toward near-normal rain
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 10–16) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 2, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms, high 82°, low 52°, 33% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 70°, low 47°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 71°, low 53°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 73°, low 47°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 66°, low 48°, 20% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 62°, low 45°, 21% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Sunday Mostly Sunny, high 63°, low 43°, 6% rain, wind 0–5 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 2, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
PRF pasture insurance: sign up by Dec 1, 2026
The 2027 Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance sales closing date for Reagan County is Dec 1, 2026, 29 days from today. PRF (Rainfall Index) pays on a rainfall index for your grid, not on your own rain gauge. You buy it through a crop insurance agent.
How PRF works · PRF 2027 sign-up · Find your grid on RMA's PRF tool
Date from USDA RMA's actuarial data, read Aug 28, 2026 · RMA dates map. Your agent confirms the date for your policy.
Reagan County grass production
In 2025, grassland and pasture in Reagan County grew about 699 pounds per acre of grass and forbs, 60% of the county's 1991-2020 normal of 1,164 pounds per acre. That was the 10th lowest of 40 years on record (1986-2025). Best year: 2005 at 2,046 pounds per acre; worst: 1990 at 284.
Pounds per acre of new grass and forbs each year on rangeland and pasture, from the Rangeland Analysis Platform (satellite-based estimates). See every year on the Land tab.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Reagan 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
Reagan 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)
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Weather for Reagan County
Forecast for the center point of Reagan County.
- Today Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms 82° 52° SW 5–15 mph 33% rain
- Tue Sunny 70° 47° NW 0–10 mph 0% rain
- Wed Sunny 71° 53° S 0–10 mph 0% rain
- Thu Sunny 73° 47° NW 0–10 mph 0% rain
- Fri Sunny 66° 48° NE 0–5 mph 20% rain
- Sat Slight Chance Rain Showers 62° 45° NE 0–5 mph 21% rain
- Sun Mostly Sunny 63° 43° N 0–5 mph 6% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 2, 2026. Wind arrows point where the wind is going; the letters say where it comes from. Windy = 25 mph or more; freeze = a low of 32°F or less. Open the full forecast.
Burn ban
Burn ban ON
In effect since Jun 22, 2020.
Texas A&M Forest Service map (source), as of Nov 2, 2026. County judges set bans; check with the county before burning. Fetched Nov 2, 2026.
Weather warnings right now
None right now
National Weather Service active alerts for this county, as of Nov 2, 2026 (source). Fetched Nov 2, 2026.
Rainfall vs normal
How to read this
Bars are the rain that fell each month; the dashed line is a normal month (1991-2020 average). Bars below the line = drier than normal.
County-average precipitation, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Normal = NCEI's own 1991-2020 average for each month (Sep 2026 normal 2.32 in; same month last year 0.63 in). NCEI posts each month around the 8th of the next and may revise recent months. Source: NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance. Fetched Nov 2, 2026.
Wildfires
No current fire perimeter in the county
No current perimeter within 100 mi of the county center (75 mapped nationally).
Interagency fire outlines. Small or brand-new fires are often not mapped yet; call 911 for a fire you can see. Layer updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: National Interagency Fire Center. Fetched Nov 2, 2026.
Frost dates
Frost and freeze dates
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the weather stations nearest Reagan County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Cope Rch weather station (17 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 202-day growing season |
Apr 9 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 25 |
Oct 31 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 225-day growing season |
Mar 27 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 16 |
Nov 6 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 23 |
Big Lake 2 weather station (12 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 238-day growing season |
Mar 20 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 10 |
Nov 14 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 30 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 265-day growing season |
Mar 4 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 26 |
Nov 25 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 7 |
short record Based on only 15 years of records here (30 is normal), so treat it as rougher.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Cope Rch, Big Lake 2), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Reagan County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Reagan 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 Reagan County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Reagan County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 15% of the county. 10 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Reagan County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Reagan County (since Jun 22, 2020). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Reagan County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (63 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.