Toobeah Post Office Weather Records (ASN00042044)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Toobeah Post Office (ASN00042044), Australia, with 58 years of record.
Key Facts for Toobeah Post Office
- Toobeah Post Office (ASN00042044) is a weather station in Australia at -28.42 latitude and 149.87 longitude, 196 m (643 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1942 to 1999, 58 years of record.
- 0 records set at Toobeah Post Office still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Toobeah Post Office set a daily record precipitation of 29.0 mm (1.1 in) on 28 February 1999.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -28.42 latitude, 149.87 longitude.
- Elevation: 196 m (643 ft).
- Period of record: 1942 to 1999, 58 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
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Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
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All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-23 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 139.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1997-01-30 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 185.0 mm (7.3 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jan: 185.0 mm (7.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 185.0 mm (7.3 in) | 30 January 1997 |
| Feb | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) | 16 February 1953 |
| Mar | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 12 March 1962 |
| Apr | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) | 3 April 1989 |
| May | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) | 10 May 1978 |
| Jun | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) | 18 June 1984 |
| Jul | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) | 31 July 1989 |
| Aug | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) | 27 August 1998 |
| Sep | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) | 14 September 1970 |
| Oct | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) | 26 October 1998 |
| Nov | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) | 13 November 1950 |
| Dec | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) | 10 December 1997 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 February 1999 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 36 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 16 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 October 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | monthly rain | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 44 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 September 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 10.0 mm (0.4 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 36 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 August 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) | 19 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 August 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | monthly rain | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 31 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 August 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 26.0 mm (1.0 in) | 6.7 mm (0.26 in) | 35 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 August 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 31 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 July 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 July 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) | 23.5 mm (0.9 in) | 32 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 July 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 1.9 mm (0.07 in) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 July 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 16 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 June 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) | 48 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 19 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 May 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 29.1 mm (1.1 in) | 12 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 April 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 33 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 March 1998 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain | 22.3 mm (0.9 in) | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) | 13 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 December 1997 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | daily rain (Tie) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | tie | 15 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 December 1997 | Toobeah Post Office, AU | monthly rain | 86.2 mm (3.4 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 48 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1942 to 1999| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 185.0 mm (7.3 in) | 1997 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) | 55 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 230.6 mm (9.1 in) | 1997 | 93.8 mm (3.7 in) | 55 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 107 days | 1944 | 45 days | 55 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1943 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1944 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1945 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1946 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1947 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1948 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1949 | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1950 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1951 | 80.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1952 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1953 | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1954 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1958 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1959 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1960 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1961 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1962 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1963 | 77.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1964 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1965 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1966 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1967 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1968 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1969 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1970 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1971 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1973 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1975 | 47.4 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1976 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1977 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1978 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1979 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1980 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1981 | 62.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1982 | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1983 | 56.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1984 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1985 | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1986 | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1987 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 69.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1989 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1990 | 110.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1991 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1992 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1993 | 57.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1994 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1995 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1996 | 139.0 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1997 | 185.0 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1998 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1999 | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1943 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1944 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1945 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1946 | 120.8 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1947 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1948 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1949 | 91.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1950 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1951 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1952 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1953 | 225.0 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1954 | 161.5 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1958 | 135.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1959 | 108.4 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1960 | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1961 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1962 | 153.6 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1963 | 84.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1964 | 78.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1965 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1966 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1967 | 77.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1968 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1969 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1970 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1971 | 81.0 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1972 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1973 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1974 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1975 | 93.8 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1976 | 142.4 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1977 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1978 | 79.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1979 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1980 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1981 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1982 | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1983 | 123.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1984 | 91.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1985 | 98.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1986 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1987 | 72.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1988 | 170.4 mm (6.7 in) |
| 1989 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1990 | 123.0 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1991 | 99.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1992 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1993 | 68.0 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1994 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1995 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1996 | 164.0 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1997 | 230.6 mm (9.1 in) |
| 1998 | 99.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1999 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1942 | 15 days |
| 1943 | 39 days |
| 1944 | 107 days |
| 1945 | 55 days |
| 1946 | 78 days |
| 1947 | 34 days |
| 1948 | 54 days |
| 1949 | 56 days |
| 1950 | 40 days |
| 1951 | 41 days |
| 1952 | 106 days |
| 1953 | 68 days |
| 1954 | 75 days |
| 1958 | 31 days |
| 1959 | 47 days |
| 1960 | 52 days |
| 1961 | 32 days |
| 1962 | 33 days |
| 1963 | 55 days |
| 1964 | 43 days |
| 1965 | 61 days |
| 1966 | 33 days |
| 1967 | 47 days |
| 1968 | 44 days |
| 1969 | 29 days |
| 1970 | 58 days |
| 1971 | 45 days |
| 1972 | 40 days |
| 1973 | 36 days |
| 1974 | 36 days |
| 1975 | 62 days |
| 1976 | 43 days |
| 1977 | 42 days |
| 1978 | 29 days |
| 1979 | 44 days |
| 1980 | 75 days |
| 1981 | 48 days |
| 1982 | 52 days |
| 1983 | 29 days |
| 1984 | 57 days |
| 1985 | 32 days |
| 1986 | 70 days |
| 1987 | 42 days |
| 1988 | 48 days |
| 1989 | 78 days |
| 1990 | 43 days |
| 1991 | 59 days |
| 1992 | 80 days |
| 1993 | 47 days |
| 1994 | 89 days |
| 1995 | 39 days |
| 1996 | 53 days |
| 1997 | 36 days |
| 1998 | 37 days |
| 1999 | 24 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Rainfall Return Levels
51 years, 1944 to 1998A day with at least 60.5 mm (2.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 175.2 mm (6.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 83.5 mm (3.3 in) | |
| 10 years | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 127.6 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 50 years | 150.0 mm (5.9 in) | |
| 100 years | 175.2 mm (6.9 in) | Longer than the 51 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 51 years of values from 1944 to 1998.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 185.0 mm (7.3 in) in 1997; 139.0 mm (5.5 in) in 1996; 128.8 mm (5.1 in) in 1953.
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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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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