Drought — Shawano, Wisconsin

2024-11-01 to 2024-11-07 · Shawano, Wisconsin

Event narrative

The far northwest tip of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2) at the beginning of the month, with the remainder of the county in Moderate Drought (D1). Above normal precipitation from October 29th through November 7th brought an end to the Severe Drought (D2) across the northwest tip of the county. The precipitation total at Shawano during this period was 4.58 inches. Additional precipitation during the latter half of the month resulted in Shawano County being designated in Abnormally Dry (D0) across the north and no designation of any drought across the south at the end of the month.

Wider weather episode

Drought that developed in September continued across northern Wisconsin into November. Above normal precipitation brought an end to the Severe Drought (D2) across portions of northern Wisconsin during the month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1223126. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.