<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3YgiJ8_1EDqIoPb00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3YgiJ8_1EDqIoPb00" width="512" height="288" ></figure>Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – Drought concerns have been a summer-long issue in northeast Wisconsin, but they continue to grow as weeks of below-normal rainfall take a toll on soil moisture.The latest drought information from the National Weather Service shows that much of the State of Wisconsin has experienced deteriorating conditions. While portions of the Fox Valley region have benefited from isolated pockets of rainfall, it is not nearly enough to offset the dryness.The lack of consistent rainfall has led to a moderate drought, classified as D1. A moderate drought is the second level on a five-category drought scale, following a D0, or abnormally dry level.Farther north, conditions are even more concerning. The National Weather Service has reported a D3, or severe, drought in its latest drought update. This applies to Douglass, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Vilas, Oneida, Price, Sawyer, Washburn, and Burnett counties.As drought conditions continue to worsen, impacts can become increasingly noticeable. Lawns may turn brown or become dormant, gardens and crops may require additional watering, and stream or pond levels may begin to decline.Dry vegetation can also increase concerns about fire danger. Adding factors such as lower humidity, warmer temperatures, and gusty winds will substantially increase wildfire potential.The US Drought Monitor is updated weekly and considers multiple factors, such as precipitation, soil moisture, streamflow, and longer-term climate indicators. Because drought develops over time, a single rainfall event is typically not enough to stall a developing drought.For the most up-to-date information on northeast Wisconsin's drought concerns, visit the Weather tab at WeAreGreenBay.com<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3KcRVY_1EDqIoPb00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3KcRVY_1EDqIoPb00" width="960" height="539" ></figure>WFRV will update this story as necessary.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFRV Local 5 - Green Bay, Appleton. </div></body>

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Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – Drought concerns have been a summer-long issue in northeast Wisconsin, but they continue to grow as weeks of below-normal rainfall take a toll on soil moisture. The latest drought information from the National Weather Service shows that much of the State of Wisconsin has...

Drought Concerns Continue to Increase Across Northeast Wisconsin

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Green Bay, Wis. (WFRV) – Drought concerns have been a summer-long issue in northeast Wisconsin, but they continue to grow as weeks of below-normal rainfall

Drought Concerns Continue to Increase Across Northeast Wisconsin

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