Terry County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Terry County, TX abnormally dry (D0), with a sliver (<1%) at severe drought (D2), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 10 weeks running. Terry County has had 243% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 164% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain) and the NWS forecast peaks at a 21% rain chance on Saturday (high 67°). Terry County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 2 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Clovis, 98 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 243% of normal
- Last 60 days 235% of normal
- Last 90 days 164% 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 Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy, high 69°, low 60°, 20% rain, wind 15–20 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 75°, low 50°, 2% rain, wind 15–25 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 67°, low 45°, 0% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 70°, low 46°, 1% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 68°, low 43°, 0% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 67°, low 46°, 10% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 67°, low 45°, 21% 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 Terry 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
Terry 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis 98 mi | Oct 28 | $394 |
| Tulia 99 mi | Oct 29 | $386 |
| Roswell 127 mi | Oct 26 | $383 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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
3 more within 200 mi: Wildorado (140 mi), San Angelo (163 mi), Dalhart (198 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Terry County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Terry County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 2 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 Terry County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Terry County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 10 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Terry County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Terry County (since Mar 27, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Terry County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Clovis (98 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; Tulia (99 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Roswell (127 mi), last report Oct 26, 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.