Lane County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Lane County, KS showed no drought; four weeks earlier 2% of the county was abnormally dry (D0) or worse, now 0%. Lane County has had 78% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 186% over 90 days, so the past month has been drier than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain and today carries the week's highest rain chance at 77% (high 64°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Lane County with up to 2 monthly payments, and Dodge City is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 57 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 78% of normal
- Last 60 days 185% of normal
- Last 90 days 186% 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 64°, low 58°, 77% rain, wind 21–30 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 71°, low 43°, 74% rain, wind 18–26 mph
- Tuesday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, high 54°, low 35°, 18% rain, wind 7–25 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 59°, low 36°, 18% rain, wind 6–9 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 53°, low 33°, 19% rain, wind 6–13 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 57°, low 37°, 4% rain, wind 6 mph
- Saturday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 59°, low 38°, 17% rain, wind 6–10 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 Lane 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
Lane 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 57 mi | Oct 28 | $391 |
| Pratt 113 mi | Oct 29 | $452 |
| Beaver 115 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
4 more within 200 mi: Woodward (154 mi), Salina (156 mi), La Junta Winter (169 mi), La Junta LJLC (176 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Lane County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Lane County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 2 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 Lane County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Lane County was in no drought, and the worst part was no drought on 0% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Lane 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 Lane County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Dodge City (57 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; Pratt (113 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Beaver (115 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.