Coonamble (Nardoo) Weather Records (ASN00051001)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Coonamble (Nardoo) (ASN00051001), Australia, with 123 years of record.
Key Facts for Coonamble (Nardoo)
- Coonamble (Nardoo) (ASN00051001) is a weather station in Australia at -30.81 latitude and 148.23 longitude, 158 m (518 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1884 to 2006, 123 years of record.
- 0 records set at Coonamble (Nardoo) still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Coonamble (Nardoo) set a daily record precipitation of 40.0 mm (1.6 in) on 29 June 2005.
About the Station
- Location: Australia, -30.81 latitude, 148.23 longitude.
- Elevation: 158 m (518 ft).
- Period of record: 1884 to 2006, 123 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
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Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1946-02-23 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 157.7 mm (6.2 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Feb: 157.7 mm (6.2 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 133.3 mm (5.2 in) | 8 January 1974 |
| Feb | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) | 23 February 1946 |
| Mar | 135.4 mm (5.3 in) | 1 March 1891 |
| Apr | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) | 21 April 1901 |
| May | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) | 17 May 1995 |
| Jun | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) | 22 June 1913 |
| Jul | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) | 1 July 1920 |
| Aug | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) | 1 August 1939 |
| Sep | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) | 18 September 1945 |
| Oct | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) | 17 October 1950 |
| Nov | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) | 7 November 1924 |
| Dec | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) | 25 December 1923 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 June 2005 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 15.1 mm (0.6 in) | 75 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 October 2004 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 108 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 April 2004 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 49 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 March 2004 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 97 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 February 2004 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 0.1 mm (0.00 in) | 107 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 January 2004 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 21 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 October 2003 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) | 56 years | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 August 2003 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 16.9 mm (0.7 in) | 38 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 August 2003 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 40 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 21 June 2003 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 111 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 April 2003 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 93 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 April 2003 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) | 62 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 26 February 2002 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 20.2 mm (0.8 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 102 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 October 2001 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 71 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 November 2000 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 92 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 November 2000 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 12.5 mm (0.5 in) | 83 years | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 October 2000 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 103 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 May 2000 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 85 years | 64 of 100 (Major) |
| 3 May 2000 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 5 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 March 2000 | Coonamble (Nardoo), AU | daily rain | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 39 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1884 to 2006| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) | 1946 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) | 123 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 238.9 mm (9.4 in) | 1974 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) | 123 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 143 days | 1944 | 47 days | 123 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1885 | 30.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1886 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1887 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1888 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1889 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1890 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1891 | 135.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1892 | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1893 | 95.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1894 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1895 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1896 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1897 | 66.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1898 | 130.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1899 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1900 | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1901 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1902 | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1903 | 60.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1904 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1905 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1906 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1907 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1908 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1909 | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1910 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1911 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1912 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1913 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1914 | 83.1 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1915 | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1916 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1917 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1918 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1919 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1920 | 88.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1921 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1922 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1923 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1924 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1925 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1926 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1927 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1928 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1929 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1930 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1931 | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1932 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1933 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1934 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1935 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1936 | 36.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1937 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1938 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1939 | 86.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1940 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1941 | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1942 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1943 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1944 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1945 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1946 | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1947 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1948 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1949 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1950 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1951 | 55.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1952 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1953 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1954 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1955 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1956 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1957 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1958 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1959 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1960 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1961 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1962 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1963 | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1964 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1965 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1966 | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1967 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1968 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1969 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1970 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1971 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1972 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1973 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1974 | 133.3 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1975 | 54.2 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1977 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1978 | 42.0 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1979 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1980 | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1981 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1982 | 47.6 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1983 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1984 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1985 | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1986 | 66.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1987 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1988 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1989 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1990 | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1991 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1992 | 46.4 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1993 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1994 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1995 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1996 | 70.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1997 | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1998 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1999 | 43.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2000 | 55.0 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2001 | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2002 | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2003 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2004 | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2005 | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2006 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1885 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1886 | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1887 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1888 | 87.0 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1889 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1890 | 98.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1891 | 140.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1892 | 64.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1893 | 103.7 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1894 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1895 | 111.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1896 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1897 | 101.8 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1898 | 139.9 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1899 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1900 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1901 | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1902 | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1903 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1904 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1905 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1906 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1907 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1908 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1909 | 53.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1910 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1911 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1912 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1913 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1914 | 108.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1915 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1916 | 120.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1917 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1918 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1919 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1920 | 211.2 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1921 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1922 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1923 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1924 | 136.7 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1925 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1926 | 42.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1927 | 67.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1928 | 75.3 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1929 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1930 | 78.1 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1931 | 92.1 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1932 | 88.3 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1933 | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1934 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1935 | 58.3 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1936 | 53.9 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1937 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1938 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1939 | 118.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1940 | 104.3 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1941 | 105.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1942 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1943 | 103.3 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1944 | 59.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1945 | 85.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1946 | 171.6 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1947 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1948 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1949 | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1950 | 172.9 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1951 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1952 | 45.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1953 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1954 | 115.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1955 | 206.6 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1956 | 88.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1957 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1958 | 130.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1959 | 130.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1960 | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1961 | 89.1 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1962 | 60.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1963 | 85.8 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1964 | 74.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1965 | 110.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1966 | 33.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1967 | 107.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1968 | 132.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1969 | 46.7 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1970 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1971 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1972 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1973 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1974 | 238.9 mm (9.4 in) |
| 1975 | 71.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1976 | 148.7 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1977 | 124.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1978 | 58.0 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1979 | 57.6 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1980 | 46.6 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1981 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1982 | 96.8 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1983 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1984 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1985 | 62.6 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1986 | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1987 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1988 | 75.8 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1989 | 73.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1990 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1991 | 114.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1992 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1993 | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1994 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1995 | 141.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1996 | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1997 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1998 | 85.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1999 | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2000 | 131.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2001 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2002 | 33.4 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2003 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2004 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2005 | 72.0 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2006 | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 40 days |
| 1885 | 29 days |
| 1886 | 53 days |
| 1887 | 39 days |
| 1888 | 111 days |
| 1889 | 41 days |
| 1890 | 38 days |
| 1891 | 29 days |
| 1892 | 71 days |
| 1893 | 27 days |
| 1894 | 27 days |
| 1895 | 38 days |
| 1896 | 27 days |
| 1897 | 102 days |
| 1898 | 75 days |
| 1899 | 60 days |
| 1900 | 54 days |
| 1901 | 41 days |
| 1902 | 73 days |
| 1903 | 40 days |
| 1904 | 47 days |
| 1905 | 46 days |
| 1906 | 55 days |
| 1907 | 55 days |
| 1908 | 42 days |
| 1909 | 33 days |
| 1910 | 44 days |
| 1911 | 30 days |
| 1912 | 98 days |
| 1913 | 40 days |
| 1914 | 80 days |
| 1915 | 61 days |
| 1916 | 29 days |
| 1917 | 71 days |
| 1918 | 54 days |
| 1919 | 86 days |
| 1920 | 46 days |
| 1921 | 45 days |
| 1922 | 81 days |
| 1923 | 42 days |
| 1924 | 45 days |
| 1925 | 39 days |
| 1926 | 67 days |
| 1927 | 67 days |
| 1928 | 62 days |
| 1929 | 61 days |
| 1930 | 55 days |
| 1931 | 81 days |
| 1932 | 53 days |
| 1933 | 39 days |
| 1934 | 48 days |
| 1935 | 65 days |
| 1936 | 85 days |
| 1937 | 88 days |
| 1938 | 43 days |
| 1939 | 40 days |
| 1940 | 73 days |
| 1941 | 49 days |
| 1942 | 57 days |
| 1943 | 44 days |
| 1944 | 143 days |
| 1945 | 56 days |
| 1946 | 80 days |
| 1947 | 41 days |
| 1948 | 36 days |
| 1949 | 39 days |
| 1950 | 45 days |
| 1951 | 56 days |
| 1952 | 51 days |
| 1953 | 56 days |
| 1954 | 56 days |
| 1955 | 51 days |
| 1956 | 52 days |
| 1957 | 63 days |
| 1958 | 36 days |
| 1959 | 47 days |
| 1960 | 44 days |
| 1961 | 57 days |
| 1962 | 37 days |
| 1963 | 37 days |
| 1964 | 40 days |
| 1965 | 46 days |
| 1966 | 41 days |
| 1967 | 57 days |
| 1968 | 50 days |
| 1969 | 26 days |
| 1970 | 80 days |
| 1971 | 87 days |
| 1972 | 43 days |
| 1973 | 37 days |
| 1974 | 35 days |
| 1975 | 82 days |
| 1976 | 39 days |
| 1977 | 46 days |
| 1978 | 40 days |
| 1979 | 41 days |
| 1980 | 56 days |
| 1981 | 47 days |
| 1982 | 60 days |
| 1983 | 26 days |
| 1984 | 74 days |
| 1985 | 38 days |
| 1986 | 65 days |
| 1987 | 31 days |
| 1988 | 46 days |
| 1989 | 70 days |
| 1990 | 47 days |
| 1991 | 49 days |
| 1992 | 52 days |
| 1993 | 45 days |
| 1994 | 52 days |
| 1995 | 72 days |
| 1996 | 66 days |
| 1997 | 60 days |
| 1998 | 69 days |
| 1999 | 61 days |
| 2000 | 37 days |
| 2001 | 32 days |
| 2002 | 87 days |
| 2003 | 39 days |
| 2004 | 44 days |
| 2005 | 30 days |
| 2006 | 26 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
116 years, 1884 to 2005A day with at least 50.5 mm (2.0 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 148.0 mm (5.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) | |
| 5 years | 71.5 mm (2.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 87.2 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 109.5 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 50 years | 127.9 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 100 years | 148.0 mm (5.8 in) |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 116 years of values from 1884 to 2005.
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: 157.7 mm (6.2 in) in 1946; 135.4 mm (5.3 in) in 1891; 133.3 mm (5.2 in) in 1974.
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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 2026-10-13 (13 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).