Torrance County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Torrance County, NM was in severe drought (D2), with 17% at extreme drought (D3), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 31 weeks running. Over 90 days rain is at 211% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 153% (well above normal); today carries the week's highest rain chance at 89% (high 65°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. Torrance County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 5 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Belen, 54 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 153% of normal
- Last 60 days 306% of normal
- Last 90 days 211% 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 toward near-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 Showers And Thunderstorms, high 65°, low 43°, 89% rain, wind 20–25 mph
- Monday Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 55°, low 32°, 61% rain, wind 10–30 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 60°, low 32°, 0% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 62°, low 32°, 2% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 59°, low 30°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 61°, low 31°, 12% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Saturday Sunny, high 59°, low 30°, 11% 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
No open loss windows in Torrance 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
Torrance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Belen 54 mi | Oct 30 | $375 |
| Roswell 112 mi | Oct 26 | $383 |
| Clovis 152 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 Torrance County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Torrance County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 5 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 Torrance County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Torrance County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 17% of the county. 31 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Torrance County?
No burn ban is listed for Torrance County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Torrance County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Belen (54 mi), last report Oct 30, 2026; Roswell (112 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; Clovis (152 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 10, 2026: First half of property taxes due to the county treasurer; 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.