Dry weather in mid to late June, 2007, initially evolved into a D0 drought (abnormally dry) across parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin in July 2007.  By July 24th, the drought intensified to D1 status (moderate) as the jet stream steered storm systems away from the area.  D1 conditions remained through the end of the month, and actually continued to about mid-August, 2007.  The corn, soybean, and alfalfa (hay) crops planted in poorer or well-drained soils had their growth affected.  Yields per acre were expected to be below normal during the fall harvest season.   The area affected was north of a line from the Lone Rock (LNR) Aiport (Sauk Co.) to Madison (Dane Co.) to Whitewater (Walworth Co.) to Racine (Racine Co.).  What rain did fall fell mostly during three periods: July 3-4th, July 18-19th, and July 26-27th.  July monthly rainfall totals were generall in the 1 to 3 inch range, with some spotty 3.5 to 4 inch amounts.  Specific totals were: 1.40 at Milwaukee Mitchell Field, 1.72 in Sheboygan, 1.96 in La Valle, 2.11 in Portage, 2.21 in Ft. Atkinson, 2.69 at Madison's Truax Field, and 2.77 at the Racine Airport.  Normally, rainfall totals such as these are not alarmingly low.  However, other than a 7-day wet period in early June, 2007, the months of April-May-June all had below normal rainfall.  Consequntly, the generally below-normal rainfall amounts in July, 2007, were enough to trigger an official drought.  The damage amounts indicated in this July drought event are estimates only for damage to the alfalfa (hay) crop.

Drought in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in OZAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in MARQUETTE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 75.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in DODGE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 75.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Drought in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-07 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-07 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer