Nowata County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Nowata County, OK was in moderate drought (D1), with 22% at severe drought (D2); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 9 straight weeks. Over 90 days rain is at 53% of normal, and the last 30 days came in at 66% (below normal); Monday carries the week's highest rain chance at 80% (high 77°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. Nowata County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 3 monthly payments, and Tulsa is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 48 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 66% of normal
- Last 60 days 77% of normal
- Last 90 days 53% 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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, high 72°, low 60°, 5% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Monday Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 77°, low 57°, 80% rain, wind 10–20 mph
- Tuesday Mostly Sunny, high 69°, low 45°, 13% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Wednesday Mostly Sunny, high 67°, low 42°, 2% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 67°, low 42°, 19% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 67°, low 43°, 4% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 69°, low 44°, 19% 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
No open loss windows in Nowata 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
Nowata 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)
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Weather for Nowata County
Forecast for the center point of Nowata County.
- Today Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy 72° 60° S 5–15 mph 5% rain
- Mon Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 77° 57° S 10–20 mph 80% rain
- Tue Mostly Sunny 69° 45° W 0–15 mph 13% rain
- Wed Mostly Sunny 67° 42° NW 0–5 mph 2% rain
- Thu Slight Chance Rain Showers 67° 42° NW 0–5 mph 19% rain
- Fri Mostly Sunny 67° 43° N 0–5 mph 4% rain
- Sat Mostly Sunny 69° 44° W 0–5 mph 19% rain
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated Nov 1, 2026. Wind arrows point where the wind is going; the letters say where it comes from. Windy = 25 mph or more; freeze = a low of 32°F or less. Open the full forecast.
Burn ban
No burn ban
Oklahoma Forestry Services burn-ban map, which carries county commissioners' bans and the Governor's burn-ban proclamations (source, rules). County row as of Sep 28, 2026. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Weather warnings right now
None right now
National Weather Service active alerts for this county, as of Nov 1, 2026 (source). Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Rainfall vs normal
How to read this
Bars are the rain that fell each month; the dashed line is a normal month (1991-2020 average). Bars below the line = drier than normal.
County-average precipitation, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Normal = NCEI's own 1991-2020 average for each month (Sep 2026 normal 4.03 in; same month last year 4.25 in). NCEI posts each month around the 8th of the next and may revise recent months. Source: NOAA NCEI Climate at a Glance. Fetched Oct 30, 2026.
Wildfires
No current fire perimeter in the county
No current perimeter within 100 mi of the county center (83 mapped nationally).
Interagency fire outlines. Small or brand-new fires are often not mapped yet; call 911 for a fire you can see. Layer updated Nov 1, 2026. Source: National Interagency Fire Center. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Frost dates
Frost and freeze dates
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the weather stations nearest Nowata County. Frost = 32°F; hard freeze = 28°F.
Coffeyville Wtr Wks weather station (19 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 208-day growing season |
Apr 6 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 21 |
Nov 1 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 17 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 227-day growing season |
Mar 26 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 10 |
Nov 9 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 27 |
Coffeyville Muni Ap weather station (21 mi away)
| Typical last spring frost | Typical first fall frost | |
|---|---|---|
| Frost (32°F) 204-day growing season |
Apr 6 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 24 |
Oct 29 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 13 |
| Hard freeze (28°F) 224-day growing season |
Mar 27 1 year in 10 it's after Apr 11 |
Nov 6 1 year in 10 it's before Oct 23 |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Coffeyville Wtr Wks, Coffeyville Muni Ap), NOAA files as of Jun 27, 2023. Fetched Oct 18, 2026.
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Nowata County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Nowata 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 Nowata County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Nowata County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 22% of the county. 9 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Nowata County?
No burn ban is listed for Nowata County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Nowata County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Tulsa (48 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; Siloam Springs (73 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Exeter (93 mi), last report Oct 27, 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.