Drought — Vilas, Wisconsin

2024-11-01 to 2024-11-30 · Vilas, Wisconsin

Event narrative

For the entire month, all but the far southwest portion of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2) with the remainder of the county in Moderate Drought (D1). Above normal precipitation from October 29th through November 7th brought some much needed precipitation to the area. The precipitation total at Eagle River was 2.41 inches during this period. Due to long term drought conditions, all but the far southwest portion of the county was designated in Severe Drought (D2) from the 7th through the end of the month with the far southwest portion of the county in Moderate Drought (D1).

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, except across portions of Forest, Oneida and Vilas counties where Severe Drought (D2) continued through the end of the month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1223612. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.