Drought — Wood, Wisconsin

2023-08-01 to 2023-08-31 · Wood, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Severe Drought (D2) developed across the southeast half of the county at the beginning of the month, then expanded northward across much of the county by the end of the month.

Wider weather episode

Abnormally dry to moderate drought conditions during the late spring and early summer worsened and expanded in coverage during August due to well below normal rainfall during the latter half of the month. Moderate (D1) to severe drought (D2) conditions were noted at times during the month in each county. Extreme drought conditions (D3) developed at the end of the month across portions of central and east-central Wisconsin, from southern Waupaca and southern Portage counties east through Waushara County into western Outagamie County. Crop damage to corn and soybeans was becoming more extensive, especially after extreme heat on the 23rd and the lack of rain over the last two weeks of the month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1135900. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.