Drought — Forest, Wisconsin

2024-10-01 to 2024-10-31 · Forest, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Below normal rainfall during the latter half of September resulted in Severe Drought (D2) conditions across the entire county at the beginning of October. Warmer than normal temperatures and well below normal rainfall resulted in Severe Drought (D2) continuing through the 29th. At Argonne, beneficial rainfall was noted on the 30th which brought an end to the Severe Drought (D2). The rainfall total for the month was only 1.42 inches, (normal is 3.21 inches), which was only 44% of normal.

Wider weather episode

Conditions turned drier than normal during the latter half of September. Meanwhile, warm and dry conditions continued through much of October, leading to Severe Drought (D2) across portions of north-central and northeast Wisconsin. The Drought Monitor indicated Severe Drought (D2) conditions were noted north and east of a line from Merrill to Green Bay to Two Creeks. Soaking rains brought relief to the drought-stricken area on the 30th and 31st.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1220208. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.