Long-standing abnormally dry conditions, comprised of 4 to 10 inches below normal rainfall totals from June through September, eased drought severity across parts of western Wisconsin through October. While above normal monthly rainfall resulted in near normal soil moisture values, a swath of severe drought (D2) persisted while the extreme drought (D3) retreated to far southwest Wisconsin.

Drought in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 01-OCT-23 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Ongoing abnormally dry conditions, comprised of 14 consecutive weeks of at least severe drought (D2), eased slightly in Adams County through October. Multiple storms provided up to 3 inches above normal rainfall totals, slightly relieving the 6 inch rainfall deficit from initial severe drought (D2) issuance on June 27th to the start of October. As a result, severe drought (D2) retreated to the southern half of Adams County by the end of the month.

Drought in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 01-OCT-23 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Ongoing abnormally dry conditions, consisting of 14 consecutive weeks of at least severe drought (D2), eased slightly in Juneau County through October.  Multiple storms provided up to 3 inches above normal rainfall totals, slightly relieving the up to 4 inch rainfall deficit from initial drought issuance on June 27th to the start of October. As a result, severe drought (D2) retreated to the southern half of Juneau County by the end of the month.

Drought in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 01-OCT-23 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Ongoing abnormally dry conditions, consisting of 15 consecutive weeks of at least severe drought (D2), slightly eased in Richland County through October. Multiple storms provided above normal rainfall totals, slightly relieving the up to 6 inch rainfall deficit from initial drought issuance on June 20th to the start of October. As a result, extreme drought (D3) weakened to severe drought (D2) county-wide by the end of October.

Drought in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 01-OCT-23 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Ongoing abnormally dry conditions, consisting of 15 consecutive weeks of at least severe drought, eased through October. Multiple storms provided as much as 4 inches above normal monthly rainfall totals, slightly relieving the up to 8 inch rainfall deficit from initial drought issuance on June 20th to the start of October.  As a result, extreme drought (D3) weakened to severe drought (D2) which retreated to far southeast Monroe County by the end of October.

Drought in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 01-OCT-23 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Ongoing abnormally dry conditions, consisting of 15 consecutive weeks of at least severe drought (D2), eased slightly through October. Multiple storms provided above normal rainfall totals, slightly relieving the up to 8 inch rainfall deficit from initial drought issuance on June 27th to the start of October. As a result, extreme drought (D3) abated while severe drought (D2) persisted.

Drought in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 01-OCT-23 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Ongoing abnormally dry conditions, consisting of 15 consecutive weeks of at least severe drought (D2), eased slightly through October in Vernon County. Multiple storms provided above normal rainfall totals, slightly relieving the up to 8 inch rainfall deficit from initial severe drought (D2) issuance on June 20th to the start of October. As a result, extreme drought (D3) abated while severe drought (D2) persisted for much of Vernon County.

Drought in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 01-OCT-23 00:00:00 to 31-OCT-23 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Drought Monitor

Ongoing abnormally dry conditions, consisting of 15 consecutive weeks of at least severe drought (D2), eased slightly through October. Multiple storms provided above normal rainfall totals, slightly relieving the up to 6 inch rainfall deficit from initial drought issuance on June 20th to the start of October. As a result, both extreme (D3) and severe drought (D2) retreated to western Grant County by the end of October.