Scurry County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Scurry County, TX was in severe drought (D2); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 10 straight weeks. Rain has run 176% of normal over the last 30 days (well above normal) and 81% 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 (33% chance of above-normal rain) and no day in the 7-day forecast tops a 15% rain chance. Scurry County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 3 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is San Angelo, 94 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 176% of normal
- Last 60 days 118% of normal
- Last 90 days 81% 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 (33% 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 75°, low 64°, 9% rain, wind 10–15 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny, high 82°, low 54°, 6% rain, wind 10–20 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 70°, low 49°, 0% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 74°, low 51°, 0% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 71°, low 46°, 0% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 67°, low 47°, 10% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 67°, low 48°, 15% rain, wind 5 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
Scurry 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 94 mi | Oct 29 | $368 |
| Tulia 133 mi | Oct 29 | $386 |
| Clovis 175 mi | Oct 28 | $394 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Scurry County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Scurry County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 3 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 Scurry County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Scurry County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 100% of the county. 10 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Scurry County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Scurry County (since Sep 15, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Scurry County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (94 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Tulia (133 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Clovis (175 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.