Pitkin County, COFIPS 08097
Drought / LFP
LFP status
5 monthly payments triggered — Tier 6.
U.S. Drought Monitor · as of Jul 7, 2026
Crop insurance
Insurance deadlines
No upcoming insurance deadlines listed for Pitkin County.
USDA RMA/FSA
Latest Reading
Week of Jul 7, 2026D4 · Exceptional drought
100% of county in drought
Worst: D4 · summer 2025 · in drought 17 of last 37 months
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor
Rainfall vs normal
7-day forecast
~$10,698
estimated LFP payment
Your county qualifies for 5 monthly LFP payments — D4 (Exceptional) for ≥4 weeks during the grazing period. Estimate assumes ~100 head of adult beef cattle; your herd may differ.
Tier 6 triggered — FSA signup is open now.
Don't wait — FSA signup closes December 31, 2026.
LFP payout schedule
- D2 (Severe) for ≥4 consecutive weeks1 pmt
- D2 (Severe) for ≥7 of any 8 consecutive weeks2 pmts
- D3 (Extreme) at any time3 pmts
Hay nearby
No hay listed within 200 miles yet.
Your estimated LFP payment is ~$10,698.
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Estimate only — not a guarantee of eligibility or payment. Actual LFP payments depend on your certified acreage, livestock, payment limits, and FSA filing. Confirm with your county FSA office.