Canadian County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Canadian County, OK was in severe drought (D2), with 2% at extreme drought (D3); week 35 in a row with some severe drought (D2) or worse. Rain has run 347% of normal over the last 30 days (well above normal) and 129% 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 NWS forecast peaks at a 62% rain chance on Monday (high 77°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Canadian County with up to 5 monthly payments, and El Reno is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 1 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 347% of normal
- Last 60 days 200% of normal
- Last 90 days 129% 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 Partly Sunny, high 74°, low 64°, 3% rain, wind 10–22 mph
- Monday Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 77°, low 55°, 62% rain, wind 10–26 mph
- Tuesday Mostly Sunny, high 68°, low 47°, 3% rain, wind 6–20 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 70°, low 47°, 4% rain, wind 6–8 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 66°, low 44°, 9% rain, wind 6–12 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 65°, low 44°, 4% rain, wind 5–8 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 68°, low 46°, 21% rain, wind 5–8 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 Canadian 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
Canadian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| El Reno 1 mi | Oct 27 | $413 |
| OKC 25 mi | Oct 26 | $404 |
| Apache 50 mi | Oct 29 | $429 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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: Ada (91 mi), Woodward (99 mi), Tulsa (123 mi), McAlester (132 mi), Pratt (150 mi), Beaver (167 mi), Dodge City (189 mi), Siloam Springs (198 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Canadian County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Canadian 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 Canadian County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Canadian County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 2% of the county. 35 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Canadian County?
No burn ban is listed for Canadian County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Canadian County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: El Reno (1 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Apache (50 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Ada (91 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.