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 56% rain chance on Monday (high 82°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans wetter than normal (33% 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 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 79°, low 64°, 3% rain, wind 10 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 82°, low 54°, 56% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 72°, low 46°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 75°, low 50°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 75°, low 46°, 0% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 46°, 12% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 69°, low 46°, 18% rain, wind 0–5 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
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| 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)
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Weather for Tom Green County
Forecast for the center point of Tom Green County.
- Today Mostly Cloudy 79° 64° SSE 10 mph 3% rain
- Mon Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 82° 54° SSW 5–20 mph 56% rain
- Tue Sunny 72° 46° NNW 0–10 mph 0% rain
- Wed Sunny 75° 50° SSW 0–5 mph 0% rain
- Thu Sunny 75° 46° WNW 0–10 mph 0% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 70° 46° NNE 0–5 mph 12% rain
- Sat Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 69° 46° NNE 0–5 mph 18% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 1, 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 Jul 7, 2026.
Texas A&M Forest Service map (source), as of Nov 1, 2026. County judges set bans; check with the county before burning. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Weather warnings right now
None right now
National Weather Service active alerts for this county, as of Nov 1, 2026 (source). Fetched Nov 1, 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 2.65 in; same month last year 1.44 in). NCEI posts each month around the 8th of the next and may revise recent months. Source: NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance. Fetched Oct 30, 2026.
Wildfires
No current fire perimeter in the county
No current perimeter within 100 mi of the county center (83 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 1, 2026. Source: National Interagency Fire Center. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Frost dates
Frost and freeze dates
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the weather stations nearest Tom Green County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
San Angelo weather station (2 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 232-day growing season |
Mar 20 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 12 |
Nov 10 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 28 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 259-day growing season |
Mar 6 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 30 |
Nov 22 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 5 |
Water Valley weather station (24 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 211-day growing season |
Apr 6 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 24 |
Nov 2 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 18 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 237-day growing season |
Mar 21 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 12 |
Nov 11 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 28 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (San Angelo, Water Valley), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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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.