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 7–11 leans wetter than normal (40% chance of above-normal rain) and the NWS forecast peaks at a 68% rain chance on Monday (high 79°). 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 7–11) Leans wetter than normal (40% 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 76°, low 66°, 4% rain, wind 10 mph
- Monday Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny, high 79°, low 62°, 68% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 71°, low 50°, 2% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 71°, low 53°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 72°, low 52°, 0% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 68°, low 52°, 15% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 66°, low 51°, 24% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
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Weather for Val Verde County
Forecast for the center point of Val Verde County.
- Today Mostly Cloudy 76° 66° SE 10 mph 4% rain
- Mon Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny 79° 62° SSE 0–15 mph 68% rain
- Tue Sunny 71° 50° NNW 0–10 mph 2% rain
- Wed Sunny 71° 53° SE 0–5 mph 0% rain
- Thu Sunny 72° 52° W 0–5 mph 0% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 68° 52° NNE 0–5 mph 15% rain
- Sat Slight Chance Rain Showers 66° 51° ENE 0–5 mph 24% 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
No burn ban
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 2.55 in; same month last year 0.73 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 Val Verde County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Hudspeth Rvr Rch weather station (9 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 251-day growing season |
Mar 10 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 4 |
Nov 16 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 1 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 277-day growing season |
Feb 25 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 17 |
Nov 29 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 11 |
Langtry weather station (25 mi away)
farther away No station with freeze dates is close to the county center, so local dates can differ.
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 270-day growing season |
Feb 27 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 17 |
Nov 27 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 10 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 303-day growing season |
Feb 10 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 7 |
Dec 8 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 22 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Hudspeth Rvr Rch, Langtry), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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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.