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17 October 2026On October 17, 2017, The Valley, Australia recorded 132.0 mm (5.20 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 67.6 mm in 1927.
On October 17, 2017, The Valley, Australia recorded 132.0 mm (5.20 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 67.6 mm in 1927. The previous record for that month was 67.6 mm (2.66 in), set on October 25, 1927. It stood for 90.0 years. Values are raw station observations.
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16 October 2026On October 16, 2023, Hissar, India recorded 296.2 mm (11.66 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 122.7 mm in 1917.
On October 16, 2023, Hissar, India recorded 296.2 mm (11.66 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 122.7 mm in 1917. The previous record for that month was 122.7 mm (4.83 in), set on October 26, 1917. It stood for 106.0 years. Values are raw station observations.
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16 October 2026On October 16, 1976, Cooma Lambie Street, Australia recorded 86.4 mm (3.40 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 59.9 mm in 1876.
On October 16, 1976, Cooma Lambie Street, Australia recorded 86.4 mm (3.40 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 59.9 mm in 1876. The previous record for that month was 59.9 mm (2.36 in), set on October 13, 1876. It stood for 100.0 years. Values are raw station observations.
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15 October 2026On October 15, 2010, Ivanhoe Post Office, Australia recorded 80.2 mm (3.16 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 53.1 mm in 1890.
On October 15, 2010, Ivanhoe Post Office, Australia recorded 80.2 mm (3.16 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 53.1 mm in 1890. The previous record for that month was 53.1 mm (2.09 in), set on October 20, 1890. It stood for 120.0 years. Values are raw station observations.
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15 October 2026On October 15, 1954, Barrie, Canada recorded 128.8 mm (5.07 in), the all-time record for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 92.7 mm in 1896.
On October 15, 1954, Barrie, Canada recorded 128.8 mm (5.07 in), the all-time record for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 92.7 mm in 1896. The previous all-time record was 92.7 mm (3.65 in), set on August 15, 1896. It stood for 58.2 years. Values are raw station observations.
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14 October 2026On October 14, 2020, Begumpet Obsy, India recorded 192.0 mm (7.56 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 117.1 mm in 1903.
On October 14, 2020, Begumpet Obsy, India recorded 192.0 mm (7.56 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 117.1 mm in 1903. The previous record for that month was 117.1 mm (4.61 in), set on October 6, 1903. It stood for 117.0 years. Values are raw station observations.
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14 October 2026On October 14, 2017, Boodjerakine, Australia recorded 52.0 mm (2.05 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 32.0 mm in 1919.
On October 14, 2017, Boodjerakine, Australia recorded 52.0 mm (2.05 in), the record for that month for heaviest daily rainfall, previously 32.0 mm in 1919. The previous record for that month was 32.0 mm (1.26 in), set on October 1, 1919. It stood for 98.0 years. Values are raw station observations.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17.