Morehead State Police Weather Records (USC00155559)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Morehead State Police (USC00155559), Kentucky, United States, with 36 years of record.
Key Facts for Morehead State Police
- Morehead State Police (USC00155559) is a weather station in Kentucky, United States at 38.19 latitude and -83.47 longitude, 232 m (760 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1983 to 2018, 36 years of record.
- 0 records set at Morehead State Police still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Morehead State Police set a daily record precipitation of 21.6 mm (0.9 in) on 17 February 2018.
About the Station
- Location: Kentucky, United States, 38.19 latitude, -83.47 longitude.
- Elevation: 232 m (760 ft).
- Period of record: 1983 to 2018, 36 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 |
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| 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
Jun: 119.4 mm (4.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) | 23 January 2006 |
| Feb | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) | 13 February 1989 |
| Mar | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) | 19 March 2002 |
| Apr | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 4 April 2015 |
| May | 57.9 mm (2.3 in) | 20 May 2001 |
| Jun | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) | 19 June 2000 |
| Jul | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) | 19 July 1988 |
| Aug | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 4 August 2015 |
| Sep | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) | 23 September 2006 |
| Oct | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) | 19 October 2004 |
| Nov | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) | 6 November 1990 |
| Dec | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) | 27 December 1987 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 February 2018 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 16 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 February 2018 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 32 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 February 2018 | Morehead State Police, US | daily snowfall | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) | 32 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 January 2018 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 24 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 January 2018 | Morehead State Police, US | daily snow depth | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 28 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 January 2018 | Morehead State Police, US | daily snowfall | 10.2 cm (4.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 16 years | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 January 2018 | Morehead State Police, US | daily snowfall | 6.4 cm (2.5 in) | 6.4 cm (2.5 in) | 28 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 January 2018 | Morehead State Police, US | daily snowfall (Tie) | 1.8 cm (0.7 in) | tie | 6 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 January 2018 | Morehead State Police, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | tie | 6 years | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 January 2018 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 26 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 October 2017 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) | 18 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 September 2017 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 32 years | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 23 August 2017 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 31.8 mm (1.3 in) | 29.3 mm (1.2 in) | 27 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 June 2017 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) | 10 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 June 2017 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 0 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 February 2017 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 8.3 mm (0.33 in) | 27 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 January 2017 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 11.4 mm (0.4 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 25 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 January 2017 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 27 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 December 2016 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 26 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 December 2016 | Morehead State Police, US | daily rain | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) | 14 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1983 to 2018| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) | 2000 | 60.3 mm (2.4 in) | 34 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 200.7 mm (7.9 in) | 1989 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) | 34 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 50 days | 1998 | 18 days | 34 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1984 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1985 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1986 | 67.3 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1987 | 77.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1988 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1989 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1990 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1991 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1992 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1993 | 71.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1994 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1995 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1996 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1997 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1998 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1999 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2000 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2001 | 64.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2002 | 106.4 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2003 | 39.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2004 | 90.2 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2005 | 52.8 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2006 | 106.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2007 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2008 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2011 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2012 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2013 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2014 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2015 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2016 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2017 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2018 | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 52.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1984 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1985 | 78.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1986 | 132.0 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1987 | 157.5 mm (6.2 in) |
| 1988 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1989 | 200.7 mm (7.9 in) |
| 1990 | 116.8 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1991 | 108.7 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1992 | 130.2 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1993 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1994 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1995 | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1996 | 120.1 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1997 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1998 | 101.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1999 | 62.1 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2000 | 139.5 mm (5.5 in) |
| 2001 | 106.5 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2002 | 161.6 mm (6.4 in) |
| 2003 | 112.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 2004 | 108.3 mm (4.3 in) |
| 2005 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2006 | 147.5 mm (5.8 in) |
| 2007 | 90.5 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2008 | 77.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2011 | 122.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2012 | 80.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2013 | 103.4 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2014 | 107.9 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2015 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2016 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2017 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 2018 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 17 days |
| 1984 | 22 days |
| 1985 | 27 days |
| 1986 | 24 days |
| 1987 | 32 days |
| 1988 | 22 days |
| 1989 | 17 days |
| 1990 | 15 days |
| 1991 | 28 days |
| 1992 | 23 days |
| 1993 | 20 days |
| 1994 | 34 days |
| 1995 | 33 days |
| 1996 | 15 days |
| 1997 | 16 days |
| 1998 | 50 days |
| 1999 | 32 days |
| 2000 | 16 days |
| 2001 | 14 days |
| 2002 | 14 days |
| 2003 | 22 days |
| 2004 | 21 days |
| 2005 | 22 days |
| 2006 | 11 days |
| 2007 | 16 days |
| 2008 | 18 days |
| 2011 | 19 days |
| 2012 | 13 days |
| 2013 | 5 days |
| 2014 | 15 days |
| 2015 | 12 days |
| 2016 | 10 days |
| 2017 | 9 days |
| 2018 | 7 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.
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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 (2025-12-31).