Persistent below normal precipitation allowed severe drought conditions to expand farther into central Wisconsin. The severe drought was affecting areas along and south of Interstate 90 along with most of Jackson County and the southern portion of Clark County. Affects of the drought include damaged crops, pastures that have stopped growing, river flows that were less than 20 percent of normal, falling ground water levels and high to extreme fire dangers resulting in burning bans. The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture in early August announced an expansion of emergency haying and grazing on conversation land to bring greater relief to livestock producers dealing with shortages of hay and pastureland. The entire state of Wisconsin remained in a state of emergency due to drought. The period of harvesting hay on state owned land ended August 10th for prairie grasses and August 30th for cool season grasses.

Drought in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought conditions continued across Adams County because of a persistent lack of precipitation. Affects of the drought include damaged crops, pastures that have stopped growing, river flows that were less than 20 percent of normal on the Wisconsin River, falling ground water levels and moderate to high fire dangers. The entire state of Wisconsin remained in a state of emergency due to the drought. Enough rain had fallen across Adams County for the Wisconsin DNR to lift the burning ban August 13th.

Drought in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought conditions developed across the southern sections of Clark County because of a persistent lack of precipitation. Affects of the drought include damaged crops, pastures that have stopped growing, river flows that were less than 20 percent of normal on the Black River, falling ground water levels and high to extreme fire dangers resulting in burning bans. The entire state of Wisconsin remained in a state of emergency due to the drought.

Drought in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought conditions continued across Crawford County because of a persistent lack of precipitation. Affects of the drought include damaged crops, pastures that have stopped growing, river flows that were less than 20 percent of normal on the Wisconsin River, falling ground water levels and high to extreme fire dangers resulting in burning bans. Mandatory water restrictions continued in Prairie du Chien. The entire state of Wisconsin remained in a state of emergency due to the drought.

Drought in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe to extreme drought conditions continued across Grant County because of a persistent lack of precipitation. Affects of the drought include damaged crops, pastures that have stopped growing, river flows that were less than 20 percent of normal on the Wisconsin River, falling ground water levels and high to extreme fire dangers resulting in burning bans. The entire state of Wisconsin remained in a state of emergency due to the drought.

Drought in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought conditions developed across all but the far western sections of Jackson County because of a persistent lack of precipitation. Affects of the drought include damaged crops, pastures that have stopped growing, river flows that were less than 20 percent of normal on the Black River, falling ground water levels and moderate to high fire dangers. The entire state of Wisconsin remained in a state of emergency due to the drought. Enough rain had fallen across Jackson County for the Wisconsin DNR to lift the burning ban August 13th.

Drought in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought conditions continued across Juneau County because of a persistent lack of precipitation. Affects of the drought include damaged crops, pastures that have stopped growing, river flows that were less than 20 percent of normal on the Wisconsin and Lemonweir Rivers, falling ground water levels and moderate to high fire dangers. The entire state of Wisconsin remained in state of emergency due to the drought. Enough rain had fallen across Juneau County for the Wisconsin DNR to lift the burning ban August 13th. The annual River of Memories Rendezvous and Fall Festival was canceled due to the drought. Organizers feared a wildfire could have been started preparing the grounds or by a campfire during the event.

Drought in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought conditions continued across La Crosse County because of a persistent lack of precipitation. Affects of the drought include damaged crops, pastures that have stopped growing, river flows that were less than 20 percent of normal on the La Crosse River and falling ground water levels. The entire state of Wisconsin remained in a state of emergency due to the drought.

Drought in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought conditions continued across Monroe County because of a persistent lack of precipitation. Affects of the drought include damaged crops, pastures that have stopped growing, river flows that were less than 20 percent of normal on the La Crosse River and falling ground water levels. The entire state of Wisconsin remained in a state of emergency due to the drought. Enough rain had fallen across Monroe County for the Wisconsin DNR to lift the burning ban August 13th.

Drought in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought conditions continued across Richland County because of a persistent lack of precipitation. Affects of the drought include damaged crops, pastures that have stopped growing, river flows that were less than 20 percent of normal on the Wisconsin River, falling ground water levels and high to extreme fire dangers resulting in burning bans. The entire state of Wisconsin remained in a state of emergency due to the drought.

Drought in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 01-AUG-12 00:00:00 to 31-AUG-12 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Severe drought conditions continued across Vernon County because of a persistent lack of precipitation. Affects of the drought include damaged crops, pastures that have stopped growing, river flows that were less than 20 percent of normal, falling ground water levels and high to extreme fire dangers resulting in burning bans. The entire state of Wisconsin remained in a state of emergency due to the drought.