Tom Green County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Tom Green County, TX in severe drought (D2), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 6 weeks running. Over 90 days rain is at 55% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 85% (near normal); the NWS forecast peaks at a 37% rain chance on Monday (high 82°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Tom Green County with up to 3 monthly payments, and San Angelo is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 3 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 85% of normal
- Last 60 days 67% of normal
- Last 90 days 55% 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 Mostly Cloudy, high 79°, low 63°, 8% rain, wind 10 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 82°, low 56°, 37% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 74°, low 47°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 76°, low 49°, 3% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 76°, low 46°, 1% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 72°, low 48°, 15% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 74°, low 48°, 19% rain, wind 0–10 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
Tom Green 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 3 mi | Oct 29 | $368 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Tom Green County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Tom Green 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 Tom Green County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Tom Green County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 100% of the county. 6 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Tom Green County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Tom Green County (since Jul 7, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Tom Green County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (3 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.