Drought in Florence, Wisconsin

Abnormally Dry (D0) to Moderate (D1) conditions developed during the summer and worsened in the late fall and early winter. By late November and through December, Severe Drought (D2) encompassed the eastern two-thirds of Florence County with Moderate Drought (D1) over the remainder of the county. At Florence, the precipitation total during November and December was 1.54 inches, which was 1.57 inches below normal or 50% of normal.

Drought that developed during the summer across north-central and far northeast Wisconsin continued into the winter. The most pronounced drought conditions were noted across the southwest corner of Forest, northern Langlade, Lincoln, much of Oneida, and far western Vilas counties where Severe Drought (D2) conditions prevailed through December. The Severe Drought (D2) conditions expanded into portions of northeast Forest, much of Florence, and far northern Marinette Counties in November and continued through December. The remainder of north-central and far northeast Wisconsin remained in Abnormally Dry (D0) or Moderate Drought (D1) conditions.