Garfield County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Garfield County, OK was in severe drought (D2), with 42% at extreme drought (D3); week 35 in a row with some severe drought (D2) or worse. Garfield County has had 82% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 71% over 90 days; the best rain chance this week is 68% on Monday (high 78°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Garfield County with up to 5 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is El Reno, 59 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 82% of normal
- Last 60 days 94% of normal
- Last 90 days 71% 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 toward near-normal rain
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Oct 31, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Mostly Cloudy, high 73°, low 61°, 4% rain, wind 7–20 mph
- Monday Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 78°, low 54°, 68% rain, wind 8–25 mph
- Tuesday Mostly Sunny, high 67°, low 45°, 6% rain, wind 5–20 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 68°, low 43°, 6% rain, wind 5–9 mph
- Thursday Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 67°, low 43°, 29% rain, wind 3–9 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 68°, low 45°, 7% rain, wind 3–6 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 70°, low 46°, 29% 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 Garfield 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
Garfield 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 59 mi | Oct 27 | $413 |
| OKC 65 mi | Oct 26 | $404 |
| Woodward 88 mi | Oct 29 | $394 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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
9 more within 200 mi: Pratt (100 mi), Apache (107 mi), Tulsa (107 mi), Ada (128 mi), McAlester (151 mi), Dodge City (154 mi), Beaver (155 mi), Salina (169 mi), Siloam Springs (182 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Garfield County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Garfield 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 Garfield County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Garfield County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 42% of the county. 35 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Garfield County?
No burn ban is listed for Garfield County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Garfield County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: El Reno (59 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Woodward (88 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Pratt (100 mi), last report Oct 29, 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.