Wagoner County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Wagoner County, OK was in severe drought (D2), and D2-or-worse drought has held there 8 weeks running. Wagoner County has had 110% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 85% over 90 days, so the past month has been wetter than the season so far; the NWS forecast peaks at a 80% rain chance on Monday (high 80°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 6–10 leans toward near-normal rain. Wagoner County is on FSA's 2026 LFP list with up to 4 monthly payments, and Tulsa is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 24 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 110% of normal
- Last 60 days 102% of normal
- Last 90 days 85% 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 74°, low 60°, 3% rain, wind 0–15 mph
- Monday Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, high 80°, low 59°, 80% rain, wind 10–25 mph
- Tuesday Mostly Sunny, high 72°, low 47°, 14% rain, wind 5–15 mph
- Wednesday Mostly Sunny, high 69°, low 44°, 1% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Thursday Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, high 70°, low 44°, 15% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 69°, low 45°, 4% rain, wind 0–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 71°, low 46°, 22% 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 Wagoner 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
Wagoner 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)
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Drought pasture pay (LFP)
On FSA's 2026 list for 9 pasture types. Up to 4 monthly payments.
Bring head counts, grazing leases and pasture acres to your county FSA office.
How to read this
Each bar is a pasture type; the number is how many monthly payments it qualifies for (1 to 5).
Pasture table
| Pasture type | Grazing period | Qualifying date | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Ryegrass | 2025-11-15 to 2026-04-14 | 2026-02-24 | 4 |
| Cool Season Improved | 2025-11-15 to 2026-04-14 | 2026-02-24 | 4 |
| Long Season Small Grains | 2025-11-15 to 2026-05-15 | 2026-02-24 | 4 |
| Annual Crabgrass | 2026-04-15 to 2026-11-14 | 2026-04-15 | 3 |
| Native Pasture | 2026-04-15 to 2026-11-14 | 2026-04-15 | 3 |
| Shrt Ssn Fall_Wtr Sml Grn | 2025-11-15 to 2026-03-15 | 2026-02-24 | 3 |
| Warm Season Improved | 2026-04-15 to 2026-11-14 | 2026-04-15 | 3 |
| Forage Sorghum | 2026-07-15 to 2026-11-14 | 2026-10-05 | 2 |
| Short Ssn Spring Sml Grn | 2026-03-16 to 2026-05-15 | 2026-03-16 | 2 |
FSA "Counties & Pasture Types Eligible for 2026 LFP", file dated Oct 29, 2026 (download). FSA decides eligibility. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
USDA disaster declarations
- Apr 29, 2026 · Drought
Neighboring county declared (counts for Wagoner) · crop year 2026 - Apr 15, 2026 · Drought
Neighboring county declared (counts for Wagoner) · crop year 2026 - Apr 10, 2026 · Drought
Wagoner declared · crop year 2026
"Declared" means USDA named this county. "Neighboring" means it touches a declared county. Either way, FSA emergency loans can open for about 8 months. FSA designation files (dated Oct 19, 2026). Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
CRP emergency haying and grazing
Open Wagoner County is on FSA's emergency haying and grazing list, starting Sep 8, 2026. Trigger: D2 (severe) drought on the Drought Monitor. Get an updated conservation plan from FSA before cutting or turning out.
Before haying and grazing, contact your FSA county office to see if your county remains eligible and/or obtain a modified conservation plan. This list is cumulative for the year and current local conditions may have changed.
Source: FSA eligible-county table posted Oct 29, 2026 · map · FSA program page. FSA posts a new file every Thursday. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
Animal health notices: Oklahoma
Statewide notices from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF). The agency does not publish county-by-county zones, so these are not specific to Wagoner County.
- Jun 15, 2026 status
New World screwworm: there are no confirmed cases in Oklahoma - Jun 4, 2026 news release
New World Screwworm Confirmed in Texas
Suspect a case? Call the State Veterinarian's Office at 405-522-6141 (official page).
Source: Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) (ag.ok.gov, ag.ok.gov); each item is dated by the agency. Latest item as of Jun 15, 2026. Fetched Nov 1, 2026.
New FSA programs: watch list
| Date | Scope | Release | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Oklahoma | USDA Designates Three Oklahoma Counties as Natural Disaster Areas | |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Minnesota | USDA Designates Numerous Counties in Minnesota as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought | |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Maine | USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Maine Impacted by Drought | |
| Oct 29, 2026 | North Carolina | USDA Designates 13 North Carolina Counties as a Natural Disaster Area | |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Oklahoma | USDA Designates Eight Oklahoma Counties as Natural Disaster Areas |
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Common questions and nearby counties
Is Wagoner County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Wagoner 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 Wagoner County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Wagoner County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was severe drought (D2) on 100% of the county. 8 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Wagoner County?
No burn ban is listed for Wagoner County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Wagoner County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Tulsa (24 mi), last report Oct 26, 2026; Siloam Springs (57 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; McAlester (73 mi), last report Oct 27, 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.