Young County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Young County, TX was in moderate drought (D1); four weeks earlier 100% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 86%. Young County has had 134% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 95% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain) and the NWS forecast peaks at a 41% rain chance on Monday (high 84°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Young County with up to 3 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Apache, 121 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 134% of normal
- Last 60 days 128% of normal
- Last 90 days 95% 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 (33% 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 Partly Sunny, high 81°, low 64°, 6% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 84°, low 56°, 41% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 73°, low 48°, 1% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 74°, low 48°, 4% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 76°, low 46°, 3% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 72°, low 47°, 8% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 73°, low 48°, 21% rain, wind 0–10 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 Young 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
A county next to Young County is on IRS Notice 2026-54 (Archer County, TX, Baylor County, TX, Jack County, TX, Stephens County, TX). The IRS counts your county plus every county touching it.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apache 121 mi | Oct 29 | $429 |
| San Angelo 157 mi | Oct 29 | $368 |
| Ada 160 mi | Oct 28 | $415 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Young County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Young County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 3 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 Young County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Young County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on 86% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Young County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Young County (since Aug 10, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Young County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Apache (121 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; San Angelo (157 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Ada (160 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.