Chautauqua County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Chautauqua County, KS was in moderate drought (D1); 63% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, down from 100% four weeks earlier. Over 90 days rain is at 77% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 99% (near normal); the best rain chance this week is 89% on Monday (high 73°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. Chautauqua County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 3 monthly payments, and Tulsa is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 73 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 99% of normal
- Last 60 days 104% of normal
- Last 90 days 77% 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 Mostly Cloudy, high 72°, low 63°, 5% rain, wind 6–14 mph
- Monday Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 73°, low 56°, 89% rain, wind 9–20 mph
- Tuesday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 68°, low 46°, 17% rain, wind 6–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 68°, low 44°, 7% rain, wind 5–9 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 65°, low 42°, 17% rain, wind 2–8 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 65°, low 43°, 1% rain, wind 3–6 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 68°, low 45°, 25% rain, wind 2–7 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 Chautauqua 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
Chautauqua 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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FSA grain loan rates (2026)
What FSA will lend on stored grain, per bushel. Lets you hold grain instead of selling at harvest.
| Crop | Chautauqua County | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Corn | $2.60 /bu | $2.42 /bu |
| Grain sorghum | $4.34 /cwt ($2.43 /bu) |
$2.42 /bu |
| Soybeans | $6.76 /bu | $6.82 /bu |
| Hard red winter wheat | $3.63 /bu | $3.72 /bu |
| Soft red winter wheat | $3.09 /bu | $3.72 /bu |
County marketing-loan rates. Sorghum's county rate is set per 100 lb; the per-bushel figure uses 56 lb a bushel. Source: FSA 2026 corn/sorghum/soybean schedule, wheat schedule, national rates. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
FSA farm loan interest rates
| FSA direct loan | Rate |
|---|---|
| Farm Operating - Direct | 5.375% |
| Farm Operating - Microloan | 5.375% |
| Farm Ownership - Direct | 6.250% |
| Farm Ownership - Microloan | 6.250% |
| Farm Ownership - Direct, Joint Financing | 4.250% |
| Farm Ownership - Down Payment | 2.250% |
| Emergency Loan - Amount of Actual Loss | 3.750% |
Set nationally by FSA; the same in every county. Effective Oct 1, 2026. Source: FSA current loan interest rates. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Farm program payments by crop (ARC and PLC)
ARC pays when county crop revenue falls below its guarantee. PLC pays when the national price falls below the reference price. You picked one per crop when you enrolled.
2026 program year guarantees only FSA file of Jan 16, 2026
| Crop | Guarantee | Most it can pay |
|---|---|---|
| Barley | $289.35 | $38.58 |
| Corn | $361.71 | $48.23 |
| Grain Sorghum | $332.47 | $44.33 |
| Oats | $198.58 | $26.48 |
| Seed Cotton | $645.61 | $86.08 |
| Soybeans | $231.00 | $30.80 |
| Wheat | $307.76 | $41.03 |
Show the math
| Crop | Benchmark yield × price | Benchmark revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Barley | 50.0 bushel/ac × $6.43 | $321.50 |
| Corn | 79.9 bushel/ac × $5.03 | $401.90 |
| Grain Sorghum | 69.7 bushel/ac × $5.30 | $369.41 |
| Oats | 56.0 bushel/ac × $3.94 | $220.64 |
| Seed Cotton | 1663.97 pound/ac × $0.43 | $717.34 |
| Soybeans | 21.09 bushel/ac × $12.17 | $256.67 |
| Wheat | 48.99 bushel/ac × $6.98 | $341.95 |
Dollars per base acre, before the 85% payment-acre factor and sequestration. Source: FSA ARC-CO 2026 county data.
2025 program year final payment rates FSA file of Sep 30, 2026
| Crop | Guarantee | Actual revenue | ARC payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley | $210.43 | $278.46 | $0.00 |
| Corn | $397.47 | $418.29 | $0.00 |
| Grain Sorghum | $333.90 | $263.65 | $44.52 |
| Oats | $178.88 | $187.34 | $0.00 |
| Seed Cotton | $656.40 | $650.25 | $6.15 |
| Soybeans | $274.70 | $434.70 | $0.00 |
| Wheat | $249.59 | $236.76 | $12.83 |
Show the math
| Crop | Benchmark yield × price | Benchmark revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Barley | 38.33 bushel/ac × $6.10 | $233.81 |
| Corn | 87.8 bushel/ac × $5.03 | $441.63 |
| Grain Sorghum | 70.0 bushel/ac × $5.30 | $371.00 |
| Oats | 51.76 bushel/ac × $3.84 | $198.76 |
| Seed Cotton | 1691.78 pound/ac × $0.43 | $729.33 |
| Soybeans | 25.08 bushel/ac × $12.17 | $305.22 |
| Wheat | 39.73 bushel/ac × $6.98 | $277.32 |
Dollars per base acre, before the 85% payment-acre factor and sequestration. Source: FSA ARC-CO 2025 county data.
PLC, 2026 FSA table of Oct 9, 2026
| Crop | Reference price | Season avg price | PLC payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat /bushel | $6.35 | $6.30 projected | $0.05 projected |
| Barley /bushel | $5.58 | $5.70 projected | $0.00 projected |
| Oats /bushel | $3.05 | $3.35 projected | $0.00 projected |
| Corn /bushel | $4.42 | $4.70 projected | $0.00 projected |
| Grain Sorghum /bushel | $4.67 | $4.50 projected | $0.17 projected |
| Soybeans /bushel | $10.71 | $12.00 projected | $0.00 projected |
PLC rates are national (paid on the farm's PLC yield). Source: FSA 2026 PLC table. FSA decides who is paid.
FSA payments in Chautauqua County
$4,263,206
659 payments dated Jan 8, 2025 to Dec 11, 2025 (FSA payment file 2025).
| Program | Year | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Livestock Relief (2023-24 drought) | 2023 | $1,533,609 |
| Emergency Livestock Relief (2023-24 drought) | 2024 | $967,878 |
| LFP drought pasture pay | 2024 | $575,268 |
| Marketing Assistance For Specialty Crops | 2025 | $461,249 |
| Emergency Commodity Assistance Program | 2024 | $250,834 |
| ARC county payments | 2024 | $150,062 |
| Supplemental disaster relief (crops) | 2023 | $148,224 |
| Supplemental disaster relief (crops) | 2024 | $103,343 |
Plus 7 smaller program lines.
County totals only: Cownty sums FSA's public payment file by county and never stores names or addresses. FSA files payments under its administrative county (Chautauqua), which may differ from where the land is. Source: FSA payment file via the FOIA reading room.
Crop conditions (statewide)
Kansas crop and pasture condition
Kansas statewide, not just your county. Wheat planting is on pace with normal (80% vs 79%). From USDA's weekly Crop Progress report, week ending Oct 25, 2026.
| Condition | Poor or very poor | Fair | Good or excellent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasture and Range | 31% | 37% | 32% -3 vs last week |
| Corn | 34% | 26% | 40% +0 vs last week |
| Cotton | 32% | 40% | 28% +4 vs last week |
Progress
| Kansas | This week | Last week | Normal (5-yr avg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Wheat Planted | 80% | 60% | 79% |
| Winter Wheat Emerged | 48% | 30% | 56% |
| Sorghum Harvested | 40% | 30% | 65% |
| Cotton Harvested | 21% | 12% | 29% |
| Corn Harvested | 79% | 70% | 81% |
Source: USDA NASS Crop Progress released Oct 26, 2026 (ESMIS), Kansas rows. Week ending Oct 25, 2026. Fetched Oct 26, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Chautauqua County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Chautauqua County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on 63% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Chautauqua County?
No official statewide list to check: Kansas has no statewide official burn-ban list; county commissions set bans and announce them locally (county emergency management or sheriff).
What sale barns are near Chautauqua County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Tulsa (73 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; Siloam Springs (116 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Exeter (132 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 20, 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.