Yoakum County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Yoakum County, TX showed no drought, though 18% at abnormally dry (D0); 0% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, down from 100% four weeks earlier. Rain has run 236% of normal over the last 30 days (well above normal) and 211% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain) and today carries the week's highest rain chance at 21% (high 72°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Yoakum County with up to 2 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Clovis, 88 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 236% of normal
- Last 60 days 316% 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 wetter than normal (33% 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 Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy, high 72°, low 59°, 21% rain, wind 15–20 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 73°, low 49°, 2% rain, wind 15–25 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 66°, low 44°, 0% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 70°, low 46°, 1% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 67°, low 42°, 0% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 67°, low 46°, 11% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 66°, low 44°, 21% rain, wind 5–10 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 Yoakum 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
Yoakum 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis 88 mi | Oct 28 | $394 |
| Roswell 99 mi | Oct 26 | $383 |
| Tulia 112 mi | Oct 29 | $386 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 3 nearest barns
3 more within 200 mi: Wildorado (146 mi), San Angelo (183 mi), Dalhart (199 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Yoakum County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Yoakum County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 2 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 Yoakum County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Yoakum County was in no drought, and the worst part was abnormally dry (D0) on 18% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Yoakum County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Yoakum County (since Dec 29, 2025). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Yoakum County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Clovis (88 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; Roswell (99 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; Tulia (112 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 1, 2026: Grapevine 2027: last day to buy crop insurance; Nov 13, 2026: Apply for NRCS conservation cost-share (EQIP, CSP, ACEP) to be considered for 2027 money. 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.