Beaver County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Beaver County, OK was in moderate drought (D1), with a sliver (<1%) at severe drought (D2); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 34 straight weeks. Over 90 days rain is at 109% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 127% (above normal); today carries the week's highest rain chance at 71% (high 70°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Beaver County (county seat: Beaver) with up to 5 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Beaver, 5 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 127% of normal
- Last 60 days 164% of normal
- Last 90 days 109% 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 toward near-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 Mostly Cloudy, high 70°, low 59°, 71% rain, wind 15–25 mph
- Monday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny, high 75°, low 47°, 26% rain, wind 20–25 mph
- Tuesday Mostly Sunny, high 61°, low 40°, 10% rain, wind 5–25 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 66°, low 40°, 17% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 62°, low 38°, 14% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 65°, low 42°, 11% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 65°, low 42°, 27% 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 Beaver 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
Beaver 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver 5 mi | Oct 27 | $433 |
| Woodward 65 mi | Oct 29 | $394 |
| Dodge City 74 mi | Oct 28 | $391 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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
8 more within 200 mi: Pratt (117 mi), Dalhart (126 mi), Wildorado (141 mi), El Reno (164 mi), Tulia (170 mi), Apache (175 mi), La Junta Winter (188 mi), La Junta LJLC (192 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Beaver County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Beaver County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 5 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 Beaver County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Beaver County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 34 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Beaver County?
No burn ban is listed for Beaver County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Beaver County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Beaver (5 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Woodward (65 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Dodge City (74 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 1, 2026: Property taxes due (bills payable from November 1); 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.