Drought — Oneida, Wisconsin

2023-10-01 to 2023-10-31 · Oneida, 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, Extreme Drought (D3) persisted over the southern two thirds of the county, with the remainder of the county in Severe Drought (D2). Showers and thunderstorms brought much needed rainfall to the area, generally from an inch to an inch and a half. The precipitation total for the month at Rhinelander was

3.21 inches or 109 percent of normal. By the 31st, the county was no longer experiencing Extreme Drought (D3). The U.S. Drought Monitor was depicting Severe Drought (D2) continuing along the Price and Iron County line with Moderate Drought (D1) over the remainder of the western half of the county. The remainder of the county was under Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions. The precipitation total for the month was 3.21 inches or 109% 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 1144027. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.