Harper County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Harper County, OK was in moderate drought (D1), with 13% at severe drought (D2), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 34 weeks running. Rain has run 92% of normal over the last 30 days (near normal) and 124% over 90 days, so the past month has been drier than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans toward near-normal rain and the NWS forecast peaks at a 47% rain chance on today (high 70°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Harper County (county seat: Buffalo) with up to 5 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Woodward, 30 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 92% of normal
- Last 60 days 158% of normal
- Last 90 days 124% 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 wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Oct 31, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Mostly Cloudy, high 70°, low 63°, 47% rain, wind 12–26 mph
- Monday Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny, high 78°, low 50°, 26% rain, wind 14–25 mph
- Tuesday Mostly Sunny, high 63°, low 43°, 12% rain, wind 5–23 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 67°, low 42°, 20% rain, wind 5–7 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 63°, low 41°, 20% rain, wind 5–9 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 65°, low 44°, 7% rain, wind 3–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 66°, low 45°, 27% rain, wind 3–8 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 Harper 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
Harper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Woodward 30 mi | Oct 29 | $394 |
| Beaver 48 mi | Oct 27 | $433 |
| Dodge City 68 mi | Oct 28 | $391 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Harper County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Harper 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 Harper County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Harper County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 13% of the county. 34 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Harper County?
No burn ban is listed for Harper County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Harper County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Woodward (30 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Beaver (48 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Dodge City (68 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.