Beckham County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Beckham County, OK was in severe drought (D2), with 10% at extreme drought (D3); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 51 straight weeks. Beckham County has had 352% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 139% 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 toward near-normal rain and the best rain chance this week is 46% on today (high 72°). Beckham County (county seat: Sayre) is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 5 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Apache, 80 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 352% of normal
- Last 60 days 201% of normal
- Last 90 days 139% 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 Cloudy, high 72°, low 62°, 46% rain, wind 8–21 mph
- Monday Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 81°, low 52°, 34% rain, wind 13–23 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 69°, low 45°, 1% rain, wind 3–24 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 71°, low 45°, 7% rain, wind 3–9 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 68°, low 43°, 11% rain, wind 3–13 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 69°, low 45°, 9% rain, wind 3–6 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 69°, low 45°, 27% rain, wind 3–9 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 Beckham 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
Beckham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apache 80 mi | Oct 29 | $429 |
| Woodward 82 mi | Oct 29 | $394 |
| El Reno 99 mi | Oct 27 | $413 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Beckham County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Beckham 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 Beckham County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Beckham County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 10% of the county. 51 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Beckham County?
No burn ban is listed for Beckham County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Beckham County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Apache (80 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Woodward (82 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; El Reno (99 mi), last report Oct 27, 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.