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Key Points:

  • Extreme Drought (D3) expanded into far southwest Vilas and far northwest Oneida counties during the past week. 

  • Most of the remainder of the area has been classified in Moderate Drought (D1) to Severe Drought (D2) conditions, although there are a few pockets of Abnormally Dry (D0) in northeast WI.  

  • Rainfall over the last month has been running 25-75% of normal at most places.

  • Rainfall totals in August are running 10% of normal at Rhinelander and 15% of normal at Merrill. 

Discussion:

Drought continues to worsen across central, north-central and northeast WI where some locations are receiving only 25-75% of normal rainfall over the last month. Rainfall totals in August are running 10% of normal at Rhinelander and 15% of normal at Merrill.   

View the latest Drought Information Slides and Drought Text Statement for northeast Wisconsin for more detailed information. Drought statements for other areas here.

 

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