Drought — Door, Wisconsin

2023-07-01 to 2023-07-31 · Door, Wisconsin

Event narrative

During July, Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions prevailed across the northern half of the county with Moderate Drought (D1) over the south half. Rainfall was below normal with Sturgeon Bay reporting 2.89 inches (81% of normal) and Washington Island 2.14 inches (75% of normal).

Wider weather episode

Below normal rainfall was noted at many location in May and June which resulted in

Abnormally Dry (D0) and Moderate Drought (D1) conditions at the beginning of the month. Above normal temperatures, and below normal rainfall at many locations resulted

in worsening drought conditions into the Severe Drought (D2) south of Highway 10 across central and east-central Wisconsin. Abnormally Dry (D0) and Moderate Drought (D1) conditions prevailed north of Highway 10 at the end of the month. The drought was beginning to stress the corn and soybean crops across central and east-central Wisconsin.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1139038. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.