Drought in Oneida, Wisconsin

Drought developed during the summer and continued into the winter. Precipitation totals continued to run below normal again across Oneida County. During the month, all but the far northeast portion of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2). The far northeast portion of the county was designated in Moderate Drought (D1). The December precipitation total at Rhinelander was 0.76 inches, which was 0.44 inches below normal or 63% of normal. The precipitation total from August 1 to December 31 was 9.60 inches, which was 3.59 inches below normal or 73% 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.