Pittsburg County rain, outlook and forecast
On the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, most of Pittsburg County, OK was in moderate drought (D1), with a sliver (<1%) at extreme drought (D3), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 11 weeks running. Pittsburg County has had 47% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 57% over 90 days; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans toward near-normal rain and Monday carries the week's highest rain chance at 85% (high 81°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Pittsburg County with up to 4 monthly payments, and McAlester is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 1 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 47% of normal
- Last 60 days 70% of normal
- Last 90 days 57% 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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy, high 76°, low 62°, 4% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Monday Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 81°, low 61°, 85% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Tuesday Mostly Sunny, high 72°, low 46°, 12% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 70°, low 43°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny, high 70°, low 43°, 19% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 71°, low 43°, 2% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 72°, low 45°, 20% 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 Pittsburg 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
Pittsburg 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 |
|---|---|---|
| McAlester 1 mi | Oct 27 | $369 |
| Ada 53 mi | Oct 28 | $415 |
| Tulsa 84 mi | Oct 26 | $413 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Pittsburg County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Pittsburg County was in moderate drought (D1), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on a sliver (<1%) of the county. 11 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Pittsburg County?
No burn ban is listed for Pittsburg County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Pittsburg County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: McAlester (1 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Ada (53 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; Tulsa (84 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.