Warsaw 5SW Weather Records (USC00129243)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Warsaw 5SW (USC00129243), Indiana, United States, with 35 years of record.
Key Facts for Warsaw 5SW
- Warsaw 5SW (USC00129243) is a weather station in Indiana, United States at 41.17 latitude and -85.92 longitude, 259 m (850 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1992 to 2026, 35 years of record.
- 0 records set at Warsaw 5SW still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Warsaw 5SW set a daily record precipitation of 15.7 mm (0.6 in) on 23 May 2026.
About the Station
- Location: Indiana, United States, 41.17 latitude, -85.92 longitude.
- Elevation: 259 m (850 ft).
- Period of record: 1992 to 2026, 35 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| May | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 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
Jul: 142.2 mm (5.6 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) | 8 January 2008 |
| Feb | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) | 21 February 2018 |
| Mar | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) | 11 March 2009 |
| Apr | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) | 19 April 2013 |
| May | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) | 12 May 2014 |
| Jun | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) | 1 June 2013 |
| Jul | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) | 8 July 2017 |
| Aug | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) | 3 August 2013 |
| Sep | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) | 28 September 2019 |
| Oct | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) | 20 October 2011 |
| Nov | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) | 24 November 2014 |
| Dec | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) | 22 December 2013 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily rain | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 15 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 May 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily rain | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) | 1.5 mm (0.06 in) | 20 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 April 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily rain | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 12 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 April 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily rain | 30.5 mm (1.2 in) | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 27 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 April 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily rain | 20.8 mm (0.8 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 7 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 April 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily rain | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) | 0 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 April 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily rain | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) | 1 year | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 March 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily rain | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 24 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snowfall | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) | 32 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 January 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 17.8 cm (7.0 in) | tie | 26 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 27 January 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snow depth | 20.3 cm (8.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 12 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 26 January 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snow depth | 20.3 cm (8.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 12 years | 9 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 January 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snowfall | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | 5.6 cm (2.2 in) | 12 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 January 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | tie | 12 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 January 2026 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snowfall | 10.7 cm (4.2 in) | 4.3 cm (1.7 in) | 0 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 8 December 2025 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | tie | 24 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 December 2025 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snow depth | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 28 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 December 2025 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snow depth | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 28 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 December 2025 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snow depth | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 7.6 cm (3.0 in) | 22 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 December 2025 | Warsaw 5SW, US | daily snow depth | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | 15.2 cm (6.0 in) | 32 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1992 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) | 2017 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) | 35 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 177.0 mm (7.0 in) | 2026 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) | 35 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 34 days | 1995 | 16 days | 35 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1993 | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1994 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1995 | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1996 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1997 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1998 | 56.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1999 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2000 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2001 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2002 | 47.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2003 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2004 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2005 | 32.3 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2006 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2007 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2008 | 65.5 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2009 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2010 | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2011 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2012 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2013 | 120.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2014 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2015 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2016 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2017 | 142.2 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2018 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2019 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2020 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2021 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2022 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2023 | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2024 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2025 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2026 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 86.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1993 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1994 | 141.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1995 | 121.6 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1996 | 162.0 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1997 | 124.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1998 | 124.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1999 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2000 | 73.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2001 | 101.7 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2002 | 78.4 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2003 | 111.1 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2004 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2005 | 72.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2006 | 85.7 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2007 | 148.8 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2008 | 95.7 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2009 | 157.6 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2010 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2011 | 84.7 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2012 | 35.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2013 | 141.3 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2014 | 119.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2015 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2016 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2017 | 154.9 mm (6.1 in) |
| 2018 | 113.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2019 | 83.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2020 | 97.1 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2021 | 81.2 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2022 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2023 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2024 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2025 | 91.0 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2026 | 177.0 mm (7.0 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 13 days |
| 1993 | 17 days |
| 1994 | 13 days |
| 1995 | 34 days |
| 1996 | 18 days |
| 1997 | 15 days |
| 1998 | 19 days |
| 1999 | 25 days |
| 2000 | 11 days |
| 2001 | 26 days |
| 2002 | 17 days |
| 2003 | 13 days |
| 2004 | 19 days |
| 2005 | 23 days |
| 2006 | 16 days |
| 2007 | 14 days |
| 2008 | 15 days |
| 2009 | 15 days |
| 2010 | 16 days |
| 2011 | 13 days |
| 2012 | 10 days |
| 2013 | 19 days |
| 2014 | 14 days |
| 2015 | 24 days |
| 2016 | 15 days |
| 2017 | 17 days |
| 2018 | 22 days |
| 2019 | 13 days |
| 2020 | 17 days |
| 2021 | 16 days |
| 2022 | 17 days |
| 2023 | 22 days |
| 2024 | 16 days |
| 2025 | 15 days |
| 2026 | 11 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, 1993 to 2025A day with at least 61.2 mm (2.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 155.7 mm (6.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 79.6 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 10 years | 94.1 mm (3.7 in) | |
| 25 years | 115.7 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 134.4 mm (5.3 in) | Longer than the 32 years of record |
| 100 years | 155.7 mm (6.1 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 1993 to 2025.
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: 142.2 mm (5.6 in) in 2017; 120.7 mm (4.8 in) in 2013; 119.6 mm (4.7 in) in 1996.
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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 (2026-10-12).