🏜️ US Drought Monitor
Live drought conditions across the United States • Updated every Thursday at 8:30 AM ET
📊 Wisconsin Drought Status
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D0 Abnormal
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D1 Moderate
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D2 Severe
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D3 Extreme
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D4 Exception.
🗺️ Wisconsin Drought Map
🏘️ Regional Comparison
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🌾 Agricultural Impacts by Drought Level
| Level | Name | Crop Impacts | Livestock Impacts | Possible Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0 | Abnormally Dry | Short-term dryness slowing planting or growth. Top soil moisture declining. | Pasture conditions declining. Supplemental feeding may start early. | Monitor soil moisture. Delay tillage to conserve moisture. |
| D1 | Moderate | Crop stress visible. Yields expected below normal. Dryland crops suffering. | Hay supplies tightening. Stock ponds declining. Early weaning considered. | Apply for FSA emergency loans. Check crop insurance deadlines. |
| D2 | Severe | Significant crop losses likely. Irrigation demand high. Corn pollination at risk. | Feed costs rising sharply. Herd reduction begins. Water hauling needed. | File prevented planting claims. Contact FSA for Emergency Conservation Program. |
| D3 | Extreme | Widespread crop failure. Irrigation restrictions possible. No-till considered permanent. | Major destocking. Emergency feed assistance needed. Water emergencies. | USDA disaster designation likely. Apply for LFP, ELAP, TAP programs. |
| D4 | Exceptional | Near-total crop loss. Irrigation curtailed. Multi-year impacts to soil health. | Catastrophic herd liquidation. No grazing available. Well failures common. | Federal disaster declaration. All USDA emergency programs activated. |
🏛️ USDA Drought Assistance Programs
| Program | Covers | Trigger | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFP | Livestock Forage Disaster | D2+ for 8 weeks on grazing land | Apply → |
| ELAP | Emergency Livestock Assistance | Livestock losses from drought | Apply → |
| ECP | Emergency Conservation | Fence, water facility repair | Apply → |
| EM Loans | Emergency Farm Loans | Disaster designation by county | Apply → |
| CRP Haying | CRP emergency haying/grazing | D2+ in county | Info → |
⚠️ Act Early: Most USDA drought programs have filing deadlines. Contact your local FSA office as soon as drought impacts begin — don't wait for conditions to worsen.
🔗 Official Drought Resources
📋 About: The US Drought Monitor is produced weekly through NOAA, USDA, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Maps release every Thursday at 8:30 AM ET based on data through the prior Tuesday. Categories range from D0 (Abnormally Dry) to D4 (Exceptional Drought).