Montgomery County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Montgomery County, KS was in moderate drought (D1); 80% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, down from 100% four weeks earlier. Montgomery County has had 101% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 83% over 90 days; the best rain chance this week is 85% on Monday (high 76°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Montgomery County with up to 3 monthly payments, and Tulsa is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 74 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 101% of normal
- Last 60 days 121% of normal
- Last 90 days 83% 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 Partly Sunny, high 72°, low 60°, 6% rain, wind 3–17 mph
- Monday Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 76°, low 58°, 85% rain, wind 10–25 mph
- Tuesday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 69°, low 46°, 15% rain, wind 5–14 mph
- Wednesday Mostly Sunny, high 66°, low 44°, 2% rain, wind 1–8 mph
- Thursday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 67°, low 44°, 17% rain, wind 2–7 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 66°, low 45°, 3% rain, wind 3–6 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 69°, low 46°, 18% rain, wind 2–7 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 Montgomery 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
Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa 74 mi | Oct 26 | $413 |
| Joplin 83 mi | Oct 26 | $396 |
| Siloam Springs 97 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 Montgomery County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Montgomery 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 Montgomery County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Montgomery County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on 80% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Tulsa (74 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; Siloam Springs (97 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Exeter (106 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.