Travis County rain, outlook and forecast
Most of Travis County, TX was in severe drought (D2) on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map; some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 59 straight weeks. Travis County has had 25% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 51% over 90 days, so the past month has been drier 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 best rain chance this week is 75% on Tuesday (high 78°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Travis County with up to 4 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Giddings, 46 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 25% of normal
- Last 60 days 52% of normal
- Last 90 days 51% 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 Partly Sunny, high 84°, low 66°, 2% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny, high 85°, low 68°, 65% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Tuesday Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny, high 78°, low 54°, 75% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 77°, low 52°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 79°, low 53°, 8% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 76°, low 52°, 7% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 75°, low 53°, 20% rain, wind 0–5 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 Travis 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
Travis 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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Drought, past 12 months
79% of the county in severe drought or worse, 59 weeks running.
How to read this
Each band is how much of the county was in that drought level that week. Darker = worse. D2 (severe) and darker can trigger USDA drought pay.
Right now: 79% of the county is in severe drought or worse; some of it has been for 59 weeks running. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor, map of Oct 27, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Travis County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Travis County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 4 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 Travis County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Travis County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 79% of the county. 59 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Travis County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Travis County (since Aug 11, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Travis County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Giddings (46 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; San Angelo (184 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.