Millers Ferry Weather Records (USC00015417)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Millers Ferry (USC00015417), Alabama, United States, with 38 years of record.
Key Facts for Millers Ferry
- Millers Ferry (USC00015417) is a weather station in Alabama, United States at 32.10 latitude and -87.37 longitude, 24 m (79 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1930 to 1967, 38 years of record.
- 0 records set at Millers Ferry still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Millers Ferry set a monthly record daily precipitation of 101.6 mm (4.0 in) on 31 October 1967.
About the Station
- Location: Alabama, United States, 32.10 latitude, -87.37 longitude.
- Elevation: 24 m (79 ft).
- Period of record: 1930 to 1967, 38 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
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| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
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| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
Wettest Day of Each Month
Apr: 218.4 mm (8.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 132.6 mm (5.2 in) | 6 January 1932 |
| Feb | 117.6 mm (4.6 in) | 25 February 1961 |
| Mar | 143.3 mm (5.6 in) | 28 March 1946 |
| Apr | 218.4 mm (8.6 in) | 1 April 1938 |
| May | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) | 1 May 1940 |
| Jun | 105.2 mm (4.1 in) | 21 June 1961 |
| Jul | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) | 12 July 1950 |
| Aug | 134.4 mm (5.3 in) | 15 August 1939 |
| Sep | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) | 2 September 1932 |
| Oct | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 31 October 1967 |
| Nov | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) | 16 November 1930 |
| Dec | 196.9 mm (7.8 in) | 10 December 1961 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 1967 | Millers Ferry, US | monthly rain | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 30 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 October 1967 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 10.1 mm (0.4 in) | 21 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 October 1967 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 33 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 September 1967 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 22 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 August 1967 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 32 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 July 1967 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 16 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 June 1967 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 28 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 May 1967 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 29 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 October 1966 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 52.6 mm (2.1 in) | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 28 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 13 September 1966 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) | 7 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 August 1966 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 16 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 1966 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) | 24 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 April 1966 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 35 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 March 1966 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) | 22.4 mm (0.9 in) | 1 year | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 February 1966 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 5.3 mm (0.21 in) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 February 1966 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) | 11.5 mm (0.5 in) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 February 1966 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | 8 years | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 February 1966 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 14 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 January 1966 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 2 years | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 November 1965 | Millers Ferry, US | daily rain | 31.2 mm (1.2 in) | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 4 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1930 to 1967| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 218.4 mm (8.6 in) | 1938 | 97.2 mm (3.8 in) | 38 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 316.5 mm (12.5 in) | 1961 | 142.1 mm (5.6 in) | 38 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 44 days | 1946 | 25 days | 38 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 98.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1931 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1932 | 132.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1933 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1934 | 99.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1935 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1936 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1937 | 98.6 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1938 | 218.4 mm (8.6 in) |
| 1939 | 134.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1940 | 112.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1941 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1942 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1943 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1944 | 126.0 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1945 | 114.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1946 | 143.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1947 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1948 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1949 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1950 | 102.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1951 | 138.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1952 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1953 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1954 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1955 | 82.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1956 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1957 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1958 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1959 | 81.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1960 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1961 | 196.9 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1962 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1963 | 69.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1964 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1965 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1966 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1967 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 126.4 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1931 | 173.2 mm (6.8 in) |
| 1932 | 151.7 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1933 | 124.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1934 | 109.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1935 | 118.3 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1936 | 110.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1937 | 111.5 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1938 | 244.6 mm (9.6 in) |
| 1939 | 297.2 mm (11.7 in) |
| 1940 | 124.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1941 | 125.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1942 | 143.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1943 | 192.3 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1944 | 226.0 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1945 | 163.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1946 | 194.6 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1947 | 138.6 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1948 | 163.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1949 | 132.8 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1950 | 168.7 mm (6.6 in) |
| 1951 | 193.0 mm (7.6 in) |
| 1952 | 74.5 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1953 | 114.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1954 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1955 | 178.5 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1956 | 149.3 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1957 | 175.2 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1958 | 143.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1959 | 114.2 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1960 | 141.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1961 | 316.5 mm (12.5 in) |
| 1962 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1963 | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1964 | 143.7 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1965 | 129.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1966 | 156.8 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1967 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 9 days |
| 1931 | 40 days |
| 1932 | 17 days |
| 1933 | 26 days |
| 1934 | 11 days |
| 1935 | 19 days |
| 1936 | 26 days |
| 1937 | 20 days |
| 1938 | 34 days |
| 1939 | 25 days |
| 1940 | 22 days |
| 1941 | 24 days |
| 1942 | 28 days |
| 1943 | 35 days |
| 1944 | 26 days |
| 1945 | 24 days |
| 1946 | 44 days |
| 1947 | 22 days |
| 1948 | 24 days |
| 1949 | 23 days |
| 1950 | 40 days |
| 1951 | 28 days |
| 1952 | 31 days |
| 1953 | 24 days |
| 1954 | 32 days |
| 1955 | 28 days |
| 1956 | 24 days |
| 1957 | 15 days |
| 1958 | 21 days |
| 1959 | 15 days |
| 1960 | 17 days |
| 1961 | 31 days |
| 1962 | 31 days |
| 1963 | 34 days |
| 1964 | 27 days |
| 1965 | 29 days |
| 1966 | 15 days |
| 1967 | 18 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
32 years, 1931 to 1966A day with at least 94.4 mm (3.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 248.1 mm (9.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 94.4 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 122.7 mm (4.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 145.7 mm (5.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 180.8 mm (7.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 211.9 mm (8.3 in) | Longer than the 32 years of record |
| 100 years | 248.1 mm (9.8 in) | Longer than the 32 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, 32 years of values from 1931 to 1966.
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: 218.4 mm (8.6 in) in 1938; 196.9 mm (7.8 in) in 1961; 143.3 mm (5.6 in) in 1946.
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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 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).