Stanton County rain, outlook and forecast
The Oct 27 U.S. Drought Monitor map shows most of Stanton County, KS abnormally dry (D0); four weeks earlier 100% of the county was in moderate drought (D1) or worse, now 0%. Stanton County has had 73% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 178% over 90 days, so the past month has been drier than the season so far; the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 7–11 leans toward near-normal rain and today carries the week's highest rain chance at 78% (high 69°). Stanton County (county seat: Johnson City) is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and Beaver is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 87 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 73% of normal
- Last 60 days 276% of normal
- Last 90 days 178% 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 69°, low 57°, 78% rain, wind 25–31 mph
- Monday Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers, high 70°, low 43°, 63% rain, wind 24–31 mph
- Tuesday Sunny, high 58°, low 36°, 3% rain, wind 7–26 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 61°, low 38°, 30% rain, wind 7–13 mph
- Thursday Sunny, high 56°, low 34°, 10% rain, wind 6–17 mph
- Friday Mostly Sunny, high 59°, low 38°, 11% rain, wind 7–8 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 60°, low 38°, 16% rain, wind 7–13 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 Stanton 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
Stanton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver 87 mi | Oct 27 | $433 |
| Dodge City 99 mi | Oct 28 | $391 |
| La Junta Winter 99 mi | Oct 27 | $379 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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
5 more within 200 mi: La Junta LJLC (104 mi), Dalhart (114 mi), Woodward (155 mi), Wildorado (165 mi), Pratt (171 mi).
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Stanton County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Stanton 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 Stanton County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Stanton County was in abnormally dry (D0), and the worst part was abnormally dry (D0) on 100% of the county. 0 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Stanton 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 Stanton County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Beaver (87 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026; Dodge City (99 mi), last report Oct 28, 2026; La Junta Winter (99 mi), last report Oct 27, 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.