Harmon County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Harmon County, OK was in severe drought (D2), with 20% at exceptional drought (D4); week 43 in a row with some severe drought (D2) or worse. Harmon County has had 205% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 92% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; today carries the week's highest rain chance at 36% (high 73°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain). Harmon County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 5 monthly payments, and Apache is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 85 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 205% of normal
- Last 60 days 126% of normal
- Last 90 days 92% 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 wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 8–14) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Oct 31, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Cloudy, high 73°, low 62°, 36% rain, wind 7–16 mph
- Monday Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny, high 82°, low 53°, 16% rain, wind 12–22 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 70°, low 45°, 1% rain, wind 7–20 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 72°, low 45°, 5% rain, wind 5–7 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 70°, low 43°, 6% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 69°, low 46°, 10% rain, wind 5–6 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 70°, low 46°, 28% rain, wind 5–9 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 Harmon 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
Harmon 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 85 mi | Oct 29 | $429 |
| Tulia 111 mi | Oct 29 | $386 |
| Woodward 120 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.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Harmon County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Harmon 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 Harmon County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Harmon County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was exceptional drought (D4) on 20% of the county. 43 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Harmon County?
No burn ban is listed for Harmon County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Harmon County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Apache (85 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Tulia (111 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Woodward (120 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.