Sedgwick County rain, outlook and forecast
Most of Sedgwick County, KS was abnormally dry (D0) on the Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map, with 33% at moderate drought (D1); 33% of the county is in moderate drought (D1) or worse, down from 100% four weeks earlier. Sedgwick County has had 81% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 83% over 90 days; Monday carries the week's highest rain chance at 70% (high 72°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain. FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Sedgwick County with up to 1 monthly payment, and the nearest USDA-reported sale barn is Pratt, 66 miles away.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 81% of normal
- Last 60 days 132% 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 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 Mostly Cloudy, high 71°, low 63°, 35% rain, wind 10–22 mph
- Monday Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 72°, low 54°, 70% rain, wind 8–23 mph
- Tuesday Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny, high 64°, low 45°, 42% rain, wind 7–20 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 66°, low 43°, 25% rain, wind 5–9 mph
- Thursday Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny, high 62°, low 42°, 20% rain, wind 5–10 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 64°, low 44°, 1% rain, wind 0–6 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 66°, low 46°, 27% rain, wind 3–8 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 Sedgwick 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
Sedgwick 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pratt 66 mi | Oct 29 | $452 |
| Salina 79 mi | Oct 29 | $423 |
| Woodward 136 mi | Oct 29 | $394 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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
6 more within 200 mi: Tulsa (138 mi), Dodge City (139 mi), El Reno (150 mi), Beaver (179 mi), Siloam Springs (192 mi), Apache (199 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Sedgwick County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Sedgwick County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 1 monthly payment 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 Sedgwick County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Sedgwick County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was moderate drought (D1) on 33% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Pratt (66 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Salina (79 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Woodward (136 mi), last report Oct 29, 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.