Drought — Douglas, Wisconsin

2025-11-04 to 2025-11-30 · Douglas, Wisconsin

Event narrative

D2 Severe Drought conditions were introduced across the far western reaches and much of the southern part of Douglas County with the update on the 4th. With the update on the 18th, D2 Severe Drought further expanded covering much of the western 3/4ths of the county. No additional changes in drought category were observed over the remainder of the month. Precipitation for the month was around 0.25 to 0.75 inches below normal in this area with the dry pattern extending back into the summer months.

Wider weather episode

November saw the return of D2 Severe Drought conditions across parts of northwestern Wisconsin following an extended period of below normal precipitation extending back to the late summer. Starting with the update on the 4th, D2 Severe Drought was introduced across portions of Douglas, Burnett and Washburn counties. With the update on the 18th, D2 Severe Drought conditions expanded further in these areas. For the month, precipitation was around a quarter to three-quarters of an inch below normal.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1299443. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.