Fostoria 7 NW Weather Records (USC00142848)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Fostoria 7 NW (USC00142848), Kansas, United States, with 68 years of record.
Key Facts for Fostoria 7 NW
- Fostoria 7 NW (USC00142848) is a weather station in Kansas, United States at 39.52 latitude and -96.56 longitude, 372 m (1,221 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1959 to 2026, 68 years of record.
- 2 records set at Fostoria 7 NW still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Fostoria 7 NW tied a daily record precipitation of 24.6 mm (1.0 in) on 2 October 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Kansas, United States, 39.52 latitude, -96.56 longitude.
- Elevation: 372 m (1,221 ft).
- Period of record: 1959 to 2026, 68 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 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) | 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
2 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 2 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-06 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 40.6 cm (16.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 133.4 mm (5.3 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) | 9 January 2024 |
| Feb | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) | 23 February 2000 |
| Mar | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) | 26 March 1967 |
| Apr | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) | 10 April 2026 |
| May | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) | 29 May 1962 |
| Jun | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) | 28 June 1965 |
| Jul | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) | 5 July 1993 |
| Aug | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) | 15 August 1995 |
| Sep | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) | 7 September 1972 |
| Oct | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) | 11 October 1973 |
| Nov | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) | 25 November 2020 |
| Dec | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) | 11 December 2007 |
Period of Record Coverage
1977 to 1977| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 1 | 0% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 October 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain (Tie, Provisional) | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | tie | 7 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 September 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 40 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 44.5 mm (1.8 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 20 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 August 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 7 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 July 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 5 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 May 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 6.3 mm (0.25 in) | 31 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 April 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) | 28 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 April 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | monthly rain | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 1 year | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 March 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 January 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily snowfall | 3.8 cm (1.5 in) | 1.3 cm (0.5 in) | 63 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 January 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily snowfall | 14.0 cm (5.5 in) | 9.4 cm (3.7 in) | 6 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 January 2026 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 6 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 December 2025 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily snowfall | 8.9 cm (3.5 in) | 3.8 cm (1.5 in) | 7 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 November 2025 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 54 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 October 2025 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) | 23 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 April 2025 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | monthly rain | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) | 25 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 2025 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily snowfall (Tie) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | tie | 44 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 January 2025 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 23 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 January 2025 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | all-time snowfall | 40.6 cm (16.0 in) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 53 years | 70 of 100 (Major) |
| 6 January 2025 | Fostoria 7 NW, US | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 30 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
Extremes by Year
1959 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | -17.2 C (1.0 F) | 1977 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) | 1 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) | 1965 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) | 68 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 210.0 mm (8.3 in) | 1965 | 100.7 mm (4.0 in) | 68 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 64 days | 1966 | 29 days | 68 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | n/a |
| 1960 | n/a |
| 1961 | n/a |
| 1962 | n/a |
| 1963 | n/a |
| 1964 | n/a |
| 1965 | n/a |
| 1966 | n/a |
| 1967 | n/a |
| 1968 | n/a |
| 1969 | n/a |
| 1970 | n/a |
| 1971 | n/a |
| 1972 | n/a |
| 1973 | n/a |
| 1974 | n/a |
| 1975 | n/a |
| 1976 | n/a |
| 1977 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1978 | n/a |
| 1979 | n/a |
| 1980 | n/a |
| 1981 | n/a |
| 1982 | n/a |
| 1983 | n/a |
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | n/a |
| 1997 | n/a |
| 1998 | n/a |
| 1999 | n/a |
| 2000 | n/a |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2008 | n/a |
| 2009 | n/a |
| 2010 | n/a |
| 2011 | n/a |
| 2012 | n/a |
| 2013 | n/a |
| 2014 | n/a |
| 2015 | n/a |
| 2016 | n/a |
| 2017 | n/a |
| 2018 | n/a |
| 2019 | n/a |
| 2020 | n/a |
| 2021 | n/a |
| 2022 | n/a |
| 2023 | n/a |
| 2024 | n/a |
| 2025 | n/a |
| 2026 | n/a |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1960 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1961 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1962 | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1963 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1964 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1965 | 133.4 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1966 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1967 | 69.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1968 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1969 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1970 | 53.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1971 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1972 | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1973 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1974 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1975 | 97.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1976 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1977 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1978 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1979 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1980 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1981 | 87.1 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1982 | 121.2 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1983 | 115.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1984 | 78.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1986 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1987 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1988 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1989 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1991 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1992 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1993 | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1994 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1995 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1996 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1997 | 59.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1998 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1999 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2000 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2001 | 89.2 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2002 | 33.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 2003 | 51.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2004 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2005 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2006 | 46.2 mm (1.8 in) |
| 2007 | 83.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2008 | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2009 | 48.0 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2010 | 62.7 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2011 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2012 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2013 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2014 | 52.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2015 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2016 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2017 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2018 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2019 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2020 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2021 | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2022 | 87.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2023 | 50.3 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2024 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2025 | 84.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2026 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1960 | 68.6 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1961 | 87.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1962 | 149.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1963 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1964 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1965 | 210.0 mm (8.3 in) |
| 1966 | 97.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1967 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1968 | 164.6 mm (6.5 in) |
| 1969 | 65.2 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1970 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1971 | 136.4 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1972 | 101.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1973 | 209.3 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1974 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1975 | 134.3 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1976 | 141.5 mm (5.6 in) |
| 1977 | 105.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1978 | 160.1 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1979 | 126.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1980 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1981 | 115.3 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1982 | 158.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1983 | 180.9 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1984 | 139.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1985 | 92.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1986 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1987 | 94.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1988 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1989 | 185.4 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1990 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1991 | 81.4 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1992 | 134.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1993 | 185.9 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1994 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1995 | 129.5 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1996 | 77.4 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1997 | 96.0 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1998 | 94.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1999 | 118.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2000 | 85.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2001 | 134.1 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2002 | 77.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2003 | 60.4 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2004 | 92.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2005 | 107.8 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2006 | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2007 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2008 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2009 | 68.5 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2010 | 108.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2011 | 70.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2012 | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) |
| 2013 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2014 | 22.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2015 | 124.7 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2016 | 99.4 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2017 | 73.1 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2018 | 147.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2019 | 105.6 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2020 | 107.2 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2021 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2022 | 92.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2023 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2024 | 124.4 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2025 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2026 | 142.3 mm (5.6 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 35 days |
| 1960 | 20 days |
| 1961 | 25 days |
| 1962 | 27 days |
| 1963 | 37 days |
| 1964 | 22 days |
| 1965 | 28 days |
| 1966 | 64 days |
| 1967 | 45 days |
| 1968 | 39 days |
| 1969 | 32 days |
| 1970 | 39 days |
| 1971 | 31 days |
| 1972 | 31 days |
| 1973 | 23 days |
| 1974 | 42 days |
| 1975 | 30 days |
| 1976 | 34 days |
| 1977 | 38 days |
| 1978 | 23 days |
| 1979 | 35 days |
| 1980 | 22 days |
| 1981 | 30 days |
| 1982 | 18 days |
| 1983 | 37 days |
| 1984 | 33 days |
| 1985 | 23 days |
| 1986 | 33 days |
| 1987 | 28 days |
| 1988 | 30 days |
| 1989 | 46 days |
| 1990 | 29 days |
| 1991 | 37 days |
| 1992 | 19 days |
| 1993 | 21 days |
| 1994 | 26 days |
| 1995 | 29 days |
| 1996 | 30 days |
| 1997 | 23 days |
| 1998 | 24 days |
| 1999 | 51 days |
| 2000 | 28 days |
| 2001 | 30 days |
| 2002 | 46 days |
| 2003 | 23 days |
| 2004 | 25 days |
| 2005 | 22 days |
| 2006 | 33 days |
| 2007 | 33 days |
| 2008 | 31 days |
| 2009 | 26 days |
| 2010 | 44 days |
| 2011 | 8 days |
| 2012 | 4 days |
| 2013 | 9 days |
| 2014 | 9 days |
| 2015 | 8 days |
| 2016 | 23 days |
| 2017 | 36 days |
| 2018 | 24 days |
| 2019 | 20 days |
| 2020 | 24 days |
| 2021 | 34 days |
| 2022 | 30 days |
| 2023 | 24 days |
| 2024 | 29 days |
| 2025 | 29 days |
| 2026 | 25 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
59 years, 1960 to 2024A day with at least 72.8 mm (2.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 146.2 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 | 72.8 mm (2.9 in) | |
| 5 years | 95.5 mm (3.8 in) | |
| 10 years | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) | |
| 25 years | 125.2 mm (4.9 in) | |
| 50 years | 136.1 mm (5.4 in) | |
| 100 years | 146.2 mm (5.8 in) | Longer than the 59 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, 59 years of values from 1960 to 2024.
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: 133.4 mm (5.3 in) in 1965; 125.2 mm (4.9 in) in 1993; 125.0 mm (4.9 in) in 1964.
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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 2026-10-15 (15 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-15).