Red River County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Red River County, TX in extreme drought (D3), with 23% at exceptional drought (D4); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 10 straight weeks. Rain has run 5% of normal over the last 30 days (well below normal) and 39% over 90 days, so the past month has been drier than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans toward near-normal rain and the NWS forecast peaks at a 89% rain chance on Monday (high 84°). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Red River County with up to 4 monthly payments, and Hope is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 84 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 5% of normal
- Last 60 days 17% of normal
- Last 90 days 39% 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 81°, low 63°, 4% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Monday Partly Sunny, high 84°, low 65°, 89% rain, wind 10–15 mph
- Tuesday Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 75°, low 50°, 58% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 72°, low 46°, 1% rain, wind 0–10 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 75°, low 47°, 16% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 74°, low 46°, 2% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 74°, low 48°, 18% rain, wind 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
Red River 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 84 mi | Oct 29 | $372 |
| McAlester 99 mi | Oct 27 | $369 |
| Ada 122 mi | Oct 28 | $415 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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
3 more within 200 mi: Ratcliff (134 mi), Tulsa (180 mi), Siloam Springs (180 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Red River County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Red River 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 Red River County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Red River County was in extreme drought (D3), and the worst part was exceptional drought (D4) on 23% of the county. 10 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Red River County?
Yes, a burn ban is in effect for Red River County (since Aug 25, 2026). Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Red River County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Hope (84 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; McAlester (99 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Ada (122 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 13, 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.