Ottawa County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Ottawa County, OK in severe drought (D2); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 10 straight weeks. Ottawa County has had 49% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 60% over 90 days; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain and the best rain chance this week is 88% on Monday (high 77°). Ottawa County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and Siloam Springs is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 47 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 49% of normal
- Last 60 days 70% of normal
- Last 90 days 60% 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 Partly Sunny, high 72°, low 60°, 5% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 77°, low 60°, 88% rain, wind 15–20 mph
- Tuesday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, high 70°, low 47°, 22% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Wednesday Mostly Sunny, high 65°, low 44°, 3% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Thursday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 67°, low 44°, 18% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 66°, low 44°, 2% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 68°, low 45°, 15% 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 Ottawa 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
Ottawa 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joplin 35 mi | Oct 26 | $396 |
| Siloam Springs 47 mi | Oct 29 | $405 |
| Exeter 49 mi | Oct 27 | $399 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Ottawa County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Ottawa 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 Ottawa County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Ottawa County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 100% of the county. 10 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Ottawa County?
No burn ban is listed for Ottawa County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Ottawa County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Siloam Springs (47 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Exeter (49 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Tulsa (78 mi), last report Oct 26, 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.