Drought — Langlade, Wisconsin

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

Event narrative

Drought conditions that developed during the summer continued into the fall. From October 1st through the 23rd, there was not much change in the drought conditions as rainfall amounts continued to run below normal, generally from an inch to an inch and a half. During this time frame, the worst drought conditions existed across the northwest quarter of the county where it was reported as Extreme Drought (D3). Severe Drought (D2) extended over the remainder of the northwest half of the county while Moderate Drought (D1) persisted over the remainder of the county. Showers and thunderstorms brought much needed and sometimes heavy rainfall to the area, generally in the 1 to 3 inch range including Antigo with 2.79 inches and Summit Lake 2.19 inches. Rainfall totals for the month include Antigo 4.90 inches (161% of normal) and Summit Lake 4.32 inches (133% of normal). On the October 31st U.S. Drought Monitor, there was no longer Extreme Drought (D3) over the far northwest part of the county. The Drought Monitor indicated Severe Drought (D2) over the far northwest portion of the county with Moderate Drought (D1) over the remainder of the northwest half of the county. The remainder of the county was classified as Abnormally Dry (D0).

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 1143929. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.