Drought in Adams, Wisconsin

Less than 0.3 of total liquid precipitation fell in Adams County through February, up to 1.0 below normal, resulting in severe (D2) drought persisting in the south.

Long-standing abnormally dry conditions from April 2023 through January 2024 continued through February 2024, persisting severe (D2) drought from southwest into central Wisconsin. From initial severe drought (D2) issuance in June 2023 to the onset of February 2024, 15 to 20 of total liquid precipitation in southwest Wisconsin was 6 to 12 below normal. Minimal storms through February provided less than 0.75 of total liquid precipitation, up to 1 below normal, perpetuating the abnormally dry conditions. Record breaking warmth, with most days 10 to 20 degrees above normal, exacerbated these concerns.