Hodgeman County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Hodgeman County, KS was abnormally dry (D0); four weeks earlier 96% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 0%. Over 90 days rain is at 151% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 96% (near normal); the NWS forecast peaks at a 78% rain chance on today (high 66°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Hodgeman County with up to 3 monthly payments, and Dodge City is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 24 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 96% of normal
- Last 60 days 219% of normal
- Last 90 days 151% 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 66°, low 60°, 78% rain, wind 22–31 mph
- Monday Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 76°, low 47°, 72% rain, wind 17–31 mph
- Tuesday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, high 57°, low 39°, 19% rain, wind 7–29 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 62°, low 39°, 27% rain, wind 5–8 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 58°, low 36°, 17% rain, wind 2–14 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 61°, low 40°, 3% rain, wind 5 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 64°, low 41°, 19% 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 Hodgeman 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
Hodgeman 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 24 mi | Oct 28 | $391 |
| Pratt 73 mi | Oct 29 | $452 |
| Beaver 94 mi | Oct 27 | $433 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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
3 more within 200 mi: Woodward (118 mi), Salina (133 mi), La Junta Winter (197 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Hodgeman County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Hodgeman 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 Hodgeman County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Hodgeman County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was abnormally dry (D0) on 97% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Hodgeman 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 Hodgeman County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Dodge City (24 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; Pratt (73 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Beaver (94 mi), last report Oct 27, 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.