Val Verde County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Val Verde County, TX abnormally dry (D0), with 13% at severe drought (D2), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 3 weeks running. Over 90 days rain is at 135% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 289% (well above normal); 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 50% rain chance on Monday (high 80°). Val Verde County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and San Angelo is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 116 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 289% of normal
- Last 60 days 196% of normal
- Last 90 days 135% 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 77°, low 65°, 10% rain, wind 10–15 mph
- Monday Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny, high 80°, low 62°, 50% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 74°, low 51°, 1% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 72°, low 53°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 74°, low 51°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 53°, 15% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 69°, low 53°, 17% 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 1 open
| What happened | Started | Tell FSA early by | FSA deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe drought (D2) began (U.S. Drought Monitor) | Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 (11 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
Val Verde 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 116 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 Val Verde County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Val Verde 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 Val Verde County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Val Verde County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 13% of the county. 3 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Val Verde County?
No burn ban is listed for Val Verde County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Val Verde County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: San Angelo (116 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.