Drought — Forest, Wisconsin

2023-10-01 to 2023-10-31 · Forest, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Drought conditions that developed during the summer continued into the fall. During the month, Severe Drought (D2) was confined to the southwest third of the county with Moderate Drought (D1) over much of the rest of the county. Rainfall for the month ended up wetter than normal as Argonne - 1.5 NW reported 4 inches of rain (124% of normal).

Wider weather episode

Drought conditions that developed during the summer continued into the fall. Through the 24th, Extreme Drought (D3) continued across much of Oneida, northeast Lincoln and northwest Langlade counties. Severe Drought (D2) to Moderate Drought (D1) was reported over the rest of the area except across northeast Vilas County where Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions prevailed. Much needed and sometimes heavy rainfall was recorded from the 24th through the 27th. On the October 31st U.S. Monitor, Extreme Drought (D3) was no longer reported across north-central Wisconsin. Locations that were in the Extreme Drought (D3) throughout much of the month were now classified as being in Severe Drought (D2).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1143904. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.