Finney County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Finney County, KS was abnormally dry (D0), with 26% at moderate drought (D1); four weeks earlier 84% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 26%. Finney County has had 89% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 205% over 90 days, so the past month has been drier than the season so far; the best rain chance this week is 73% on today (high 67°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. Finney County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 3 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Dodge City, 45 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 89% of normal
- Last 60 days 329% of normal
- Last 90 days 205% 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 67°, low 58°, 73% rain, wind 23–30 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, high 73°, low 43°, 66% rain, wind 21–28 mph
- Tuesday Mostly Sunny, high 57°, low 35°, 10% rain, wind 7–29 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 61°, low 37°, 17% rain, wind 6–12 mph
- Thursday Mostly Sunny, high 57°, low 33°, 13% rain, wind 6–15 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 60°, low 37°, 5% rain, wind 5–7 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 62°, low 38°, 19% rain, wind 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 Finney 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
Finney 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge City 45 mi | Oct 28 | $391 |
| Beaver 86 mi | Oct 27 | $433 |
| Pratt 116 mi | Oct 29 | $452 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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
5 more within 200 mi: Woodward (135 mi), La Junta Winter (152 mi), La Junta LJLC (158 mi), Dalhart (172 mi), Salina (177 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Finney County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Finney 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 Finney County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Finney County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on 26% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Finney 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 Finney County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Dodge City (45 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; Beaver (86 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Pratt (116 mi), last report Oct 29, 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.