Woods County rain, outlook and forecast
As of the Oct 27 Drought Monitor, most of Woods County, OK was in severe drought (D2), with 14% at extreme drought (D3); some part has been in severe drought (D2) or worse for 31 straight weeks. Woods County has had 100% of its normal rain in the past 30 days and 93% over 90 days; the NWS forecast peaks at a 70% rain chance on today (high 77°) and the 6-10 day outlook for Nov 8–12 leans drier than normal (40% chance of below-normal rain). FSA's 2026 LFP list includes Woods County with up to 5 monthly payments, and Woodward is the closest USDA-reported sale barn at 35 miles.
Rain vs normal
- Last 30 days 100% of normal
- Last 60 days 134% of normal
- Last 90 days 93% of normal
NOAA river forecast center rain (radar plus gauges) at the county center, Nov 2, 2026. Source.
Rain outlook
- 6-10 day outlook (Nov 8–12) Leans drier than normal (40% chance of below-normal rain)
- 8-14 day outlook (Nov 10–16) Leans wetter than normal (33% chance of above-normal rain)
NOAA Climate Prediction Center precipitation outlook, issued Nov 2, 2026. Source.
Next 7 days
- Today Showers And Thunderstorms Likely, high 77°, low 51°, 70% rain, wind 9–24 mph
- Tuesday Partly Sunny, high 62°, low 43°, 3% rain, wind 6–30 mph
- Wednesday Sunny, high 68°, low 45°, 6% rain, wind 5–8 mph
- Thursday Chance Rain Showers, high 62°, low 40°, 33% rain, wind 6–12 mph
- Friday Sunny, high 63°, low 40°, 1% rain, wind 3–5 mph
- Saturday Mostly Sunny, high 64°, low 41°, 6% rain, wind 3–7 mph
- Sunday Sunny, high 65°, low 41°, 4% rain, wind 6–8 mph
National Weather Service forecast for the county center, updated Nov 2, 2026. Wind, warnings and burn bans.
PRF pasture insurance: sign up by Dec 1, 2026
The 2027 Pasture, Rangeland, Forage (PRF) insurance sales closing date for Woods County is Dec 1, 2026, 29 days from today. PRF (Rainfall Index) pays on a rainfall index for your grid, not on your own rain gauge. You buy it through a crop insurance agent.
How PRF works · PRF 2027 sign-up · Find your grid on RMA's PRF tool
Date from USDA RMA's actuarial data, read Aug 28, 2026 · RMA dates map. Your agent confirms the date for your policy.
Woods County grass production
In 2025, grassland and pasture in Woods County grew about 2,565 pounds per acre of grass and forbs, 130% of the county's 1991-2020 normal of 1,976 pounds per acre. That was the 1st best of 40 years on record (1986-2025). Best year: 2025 at 2,565 pounds per acre; worst: 2011 at 1,170.
Pounds per acre of new grass and forbs each year on rangeland and pasture, from the Rangeland Analysis Platform (satellite-based estimates). See every year on the Land tab.
Open loss windows
No open loss windows in Woods 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
Woods 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Woodward 35 mi | Oct 29 | $394 |
| Pratt 64 mi | Oct 29 | $452 |
| Beaver 92 mi | Oct 27 | $433 |
How to read this
Each line is one barn's head-weighted average for 5-weight steers (500–599 lb) in that week; gaps are weeks with no sale or no lots that size. Past sales, not a bid.
Dollars per hundredweight ($/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 Woods County eligible for LFP in 2026?
Yes. Woods County is on FSA's 2026 Livestock Forage Disaster Program county list, with up to 5 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 Woods County this week?
On the Drought Monitor map of Oct 27, 2026, most of Woods County was in severe drought (D2), and the worst part was extreme drought (D3) on 14% of the county. 31 straight weeks with some severe drought (D2) or worse.
Is there a burn ban in Woods County?
No burn ban is listed for Woods County. Check with the county before burning.
What sale barns are near Woods County?
The nearest USDA-reported sale barns: Woodward (35 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Pratt (64 mi), last report Oct 29, 2026; Beaver (92 mi), last report Oct 27, 2026.
Source: USDA AMS Market News reports
What are the upcoming FSA and farm deadlines?
Next: Nov 20, 2026: Micro Farm 2027: last day to buy crop insurance; Nov 20, 2026: Whole Farm Revenue Protection 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.