Apples are the most widely planted tree fruit in the Badger State, but the success of the harvest is highly weather-dependent.
Climate Ed-ucation
The Peshtigo Fire: America’s Deadliest Wildfire
Wisconsin isn’t usually thought to be in danger of fires, yet the deadliest wildfire in America’s history occurred in northeastern Wisconsin.
Chasing the Fall Colors
Wisconsin is divided into two ecological zones, creating different shades of fall foliage in each region. The vibrancy and duration of those colorful shades is highly dependent on the weather.
History of Hurricanes in Wisconsin
However improbable it may seem, Wisconsin isn’t completely immune to the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms.
Wisconsin’s Hottest Month: July 1936
Explore the setup that led to, the impacts of, and the innovations resulting from one of Wisconsin’s — and the nation’s — hottest months.
The Dog Days of Summer
The common summertime phrase has deeper roots in history than you may expect: all the way back to ancient Egyptian astrology.
Sizzling Summer Heat in Wisconsin
A full report of the hottest temperatures and heat indices recorded in the state of Wisconsin since the late 1800s.
Highlighting Wisconsin’s Hail History
Annual reports over last 70 years show an increase in the occurrence of hail, from less than 30 per year prior the 1980s to near 200 by 2020.