Wood County rain, outlook and forecast
Most of Wood County, TX was in severe drought (D2) on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, with 38% at extreme drought (D3); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 10 straight weeks. Over 90 days rain is at 41% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 28% (well below normal); Monday carries the week's highest rain chance at 82% (high 83°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Wood County with up to 4 monthly payments, and Hope is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 120 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 28% of normal
- Last 60 days 46% of normal
- Last 90 days 41% 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 Mostly Sunny, high 80°, low 62°, 3% rain, wind 5 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny, high 83°, low 64°, 82% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Tuesday Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 74°, low 49°, 72% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 72°, low 46°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 74°, low 45°, 6% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 72°, low 44°, 2% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 71°, low 44°, 19% 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 Wood 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
Wood 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 Wood County
Forecast for the center point of Wood County.
- Today Mostly Sunny 80° 62° E 5 mph 3% rain
- Mon Partly Sunny 83° 64° S 5–15 mph 82% rain
- Tue Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 74° 49° SW 0–15 mph 72% rain
- Wed Sunny 72° 46° NW 0–5 mph 1% rain
- Thu Sunny 74° 45° SW 0–5 mph 6% rain
- Fri Sunny 72° 44° N 0–5 mph 2% rain
- Sat Mostly Sunny 71° 44° N 0–5 mph 19% 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 3.57 in; same month last year 1.36 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 Wood County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Lake Fk Rsvr weather station (9 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 260-day growing season |
Mar 7 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 28 |
Nov 23 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 3 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 287-day growing season |
Feb 22 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 13 |
Dec 6 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 13 |
Mineola weather station (12 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 235-day growing season |
Mar 20 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 10 |
Nov 11 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 25 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 262-day growing season |
Mar 6 1 year in 10 it's after Mar 28 |
Nov 24 1 year in 10 it's before Nov 3 |
short record Based on only 16 years of records here (30 is normal), so treat it as rougher.
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Lake Fk Rsvr, Mineola), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Wood County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Wood 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 Wood County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Wood County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 38% of the county. 10 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Wood County?
No burn ban is listed for Wood County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Wood County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Hope (120 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; McAlester (150 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Ada (156 mi), last report Oct 28, 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.