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 26% (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 Mostly Cloudy, high 72°, low 59°, 26% rain, wind 10–20 mph
- Monday Sunny, high 73°, low 48°, 2% rain, wind 10–25 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 66°, low 44°, 0% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 69°, low 46°, 0% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 66°, low 41°, 0% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 63°, low 43°, 12% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 64°, low 43°, 15% 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)
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Weather for Yoakum County
Forecast for the center point of Yoakum County.
- Windy on 1 day
- Today Mostly Cloudy 72° 59° SSE 10–20 mph 26% rain
- Mon Sunny 73° 48° WSW 10–25 mph 2% rain
- Tue Sunny 66° 44° NNW 0–15 mph 0% rain
- Wed Sunny 69° 46° SSW 5–15 mph 0% rain
- Thu Sunny 66° 41° N 5–10 mph 0% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 63° 43° SSW 5 mph 12% rain
- Sat Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 64° 43° NNW 5–10 mph 15% 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
Burn ban ON
In effect since Dec 29, 2025.
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 2.45 in; same month last year 1.15 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 Yoakum County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Plains weather station (2 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 200-day growing season |
Apr 11 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 27 |
Nov 1 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 221-day growing season |
Mar 31 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 18 |
Nov 7 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 25 |
Denver City weather station (14 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 209-day growing season |
Apr 7 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 23 |
Nov 4 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 19 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 232-day growing season |
Mar 24 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 12 |
Nov 13 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 30 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Plains, Denver City), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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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.