The extremely dry conditions that began in June continued in July across southern Wisconsin. Many locations did not see any precipitation until several rounds of thunderstorms moved through the region during the middle and end of the month. While these thunderstorm events held monthly precipitation deficits to between 0.10 and 0.20 of an inch below normal, the modest monthly deficits still increased the yearly precipitation deficits to between 3 and 5 inches. In addition to the continued below normal precipitation, there were several periods of extreme heat that increased the damaging effects on already stressed crops. The rain that did fall came too late for much of the corn crop, as it fell after the critical pollination stage.

Drought in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Sauk County was raised from Abnormally Dry (D0) over the northern 2/3 of the county with Moderate Drought (D1) over the southern 1/3 on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) with Severe (D2) over the far northwest corner on July 17th. Late month rains brought only minimal improvement to Severe (D2) for the entire county by July 31st.

Drought in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Washington County was raised from Moderate Drought (D1)  on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains brought only minimal improvement to Severe (D2) for the entire county by July 31st.

Drought in GREEN, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Green County was raised from Moderate (D1) on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains did little to improve the precipitation deficits, keeping the designation at Extreme (D3) county-wide through July 31st.

Drought in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Iowa County was raised from Moderate (D1) on July 3rd, to  Extreme (D3 on July 17th. Late month rains brought minor improvement, lowering the designation to Severe (D2) in the north half while keeping Extreme (D3) elsewhere by July 31st.

Drought in DODGE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Dodge County was raised from Moderate Drought (D1)  on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains brought only minimal improvement to Severe (D2) for the entire county by July 31st.

Drought in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Columbia County was raised from Moderate Drought (D1)  on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains brought only minimal improvement to Severe (D2) for the entire county by July 31st.

Drought in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Dane County was raised from Moderate (D1) on July 3rd, to  Extreme (D3 on July 17th. Late month rains brought minor improvement, lowering the designation to Severe (D2) in the northern 2/3 while keeping Extreme (D3) elsewhere by July 31st.

Drought in MARQUETTE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Marquette County was raised from Abnormally Dry (D0) on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) in far southern locations with Severe (D2) over the remainder of the county on July 17th. Late month rains brought only minimal improvement to Severe (D2) for the entire county by July 31st.

Drought in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Green Lake County was raised from Abnormally Dry (D0) on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) in far southern locations with Severe (D2) over the remainder of the county on July 17th. Late month rains brought only minimal improvement to Severe (D2) for the entire county by July 31st.

Drought in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Fond Du Lac County was raised from Abnormally Dry (D0) on July 3rd, to Severe (D2), with Moderate (D1)the far northeast corner of the county on July 17th. Late month rains brought no improvement through July 31st.

Drought in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Jefferson County was raised from Moderate (D1) on July 3rd, to  Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains brought minor improvement, lowering the designation to Severe (D2) in the north half while keeping Extreme (D3) elsewhere by July 31st.

Drought in LAFAYETTE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Lafayette County was raised from Moderate (D1) on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains did little to improve the precipitation deficits, keeping the designation at Extreme (D3) county-wide through July 31st.

Drought in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Milwaukee County was raised from Moderate (D1) on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains brought minor improvement, lowering the designation to Severe (D2) in the northern 3/4 while keeping Extreme (D3) elsewhere by July 31st.

Drought in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Waukesha County was raised from Moderate (D1) on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains brought minor improvement, lowering the designation to Severe (D2) in the north half while keeping Extreme (D3) elsewhere by July 31st.

Drought in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Walworth County was raised from Moderate (D1) on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains did little to improve the precipitation deficits, keeping the designation at Extreme (D3) county-wide through July 31st.

Drought in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Racine County was raised from Moderate (D1) on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains did little to improve the precipitation deficits, keeping the designation at Extreme (D3) county-wide through July 31st.

Drought in ROCK, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Rock County was raised from Moderate (D1) on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains did little to improve the precipitation deficits, keeping the designation at Extreme (D3) county-wide through July 31st.

Drought in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 01-JUL-12 00:00:00 to 31-JUL-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Drought Monitor

The drought designation for Kenosha County was raised from Moderate (D1) on July 3rd, to Extreme (D3) on July 17th. Late month rains did little to improve the precipitation deficits, keeping the designation at Extreme (D3) county-wide through July 31st.