McCurtain County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of McCurtain County, OK was in extreme drought (D3), with 8% at exceptional drought (D4); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 10 straight weeks. Over 90 days rain is at 26% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 6% (well below normal); the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain and Monday carries the week's highest rain chance at 92% (high 81°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes McCurtain County with up to 4 monthly payments, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Hope, 74 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 6% of normal
- Last 60 days 24% 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 7–11) Leans toward near-normal rain
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 9–15) Leans drier than normal (33% chance of below-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 1, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Partly Sunny, high 78°, low 62°, 5% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Monday Mostly Cloudy, high 81°, low 64°, 92% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Tuesday Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 74°, low 47°, 63% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 72°, low 47°, 2% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 73°, low 47°, 16% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 73°, low 46°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 73°, low 48°, 18% 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 27, 2026 | Nov 26, 2026 (25 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
McCurtain 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hope 74 mi | Oct 29 | $372 |
| McAlester 80 mi | Oct 27 | $369 |
| Ratcliff 96 mi | Oct 28 | $392 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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: Ada (117 mi), Siloam Springs (144 mi), Tulsa (153 mi), Exeter (182 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is McCurtain County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. McCurtain 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 McCurtain County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of McCurtain County was in extreme drought (D3), and the worst part was exceptional drought (D4) on 8% of the county. 10 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in McCurtain County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for McCurtain County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near McCurtain County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Hope (74 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; McAlester (80 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Ratcliff (96 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.