Haskell County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Haskell County, OK in extreme drought (D3), with 4% at exceptional drought (D4); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 11 straight weeks. Haskell County has had 35% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 26% over 90 days; the NWS forecast peaks at a 90% rain chance on Monday (high 81°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans toward near-normal rain. Haskell County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and McAlester is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 43 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 35% of normal
- Last 60 days 33% of normal
- Last 90 days 26% 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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, high 76°, low 62°, 4% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny, high 81°, low 63°, 90% rain, wind 10–20 mph
- Tuesday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, high 73°, low 50°, 23% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Wednesday Mostly Sunny, high 69°, low 46°, 1% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 71°, low 46°, 22% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 70°, low 46°, 2% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 72°, low 47°, 17% rain, wind 0–5 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
Open loss windows 1 open
| What happened | Started | Tell FSA early by | FSA deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional drought (D4) reached (U.S. Drought Monitor) | Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 (11 days left) | Mar 1, 2027 |
If this cost you livestock, extra feed or hauled water, call your county FSA office now, while it's fresh. The 30-day date is a suggestion from Cownty; FSA's deadline for the notice of loss and application is the March 1 date. Log it in your Drought Ledger · Find your FSA office and phone
Information only; not financial, tax or legal advice. FSA decides eligibility. Cownty sends nothing to FSA.
Drought-sale tax flag IRS list
Haskell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| McAlester 43 mi | Oct 27 | $369 |
| Ratcliff 69 mi | Oct 28 | $392 |
| Siloam Springs 73 mi | Oct 29 | $405 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Haskell County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Haskell County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 4 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 Haskell County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Haskell County was in extreme drought (D3), and the worst part was exceptional drought (D4) on 4% of the county. 11 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Haskell County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Haskell County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Haskell County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: McAlester (43 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Ratcliff (69 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; Siloam Springs (73 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.