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Braddock Lock 2 Weather Records (USC00360861)

Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Braddock Lock 2 (USC00360861), Pennsylvania, United States, with 84 years of record.

Key Facts for Braddock Lock 2

  • Braddock Lock 2 (USC00360861) is a weather station in Pennsylvania, United States at 40.39 latitude and -79.86 longitude, 223 m (730 ft) above sea level.
  • The station reports from 1943 to 2026, 84 years of record.
  • 1,464 records set at Braddock Lock 2 still stand.
  • Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
  • Braddock Lock 2 set a daily record precipitation of 24.1 mm (0.9 in) on 12 October 2026 (provisional).

Provisional Records

Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.

About the Station

  • Location: Pennsylvania, United States, 40.39 latitude, -79.86 longitude.
  • Elevation: 223 m (730 ft).
  • Period of record: 1943 to 2026, 84 years.
  • Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.

Daily Record Envelope and 2026

36 days at or beyond a record
Daily record high and record low at Braddock Lock 2, with 2026 drawn through them The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Braddock Lock 2. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 36 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius. -40-2002040 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
The band shows the record high and record low for each calendar day at Braddock Lock 2. The lines show the 2026 daily maximum and minimum. 36 days in 2026 matched or passed a record. Temperatures are in degrees Celsius.
Daily record high and record low at Braddock Lock 2, with 2026 drawn through them
MonthHighest record highLowest record low2026 highest maximum2026 lowest minimum
Jan20.0 C (68.0 F)-23.9 C (-11.0 F)17.8 C (64.0 F)-23.9 C (-11.0 F)
Feb24.4 C (75.9 F)-23.9 C (-11.0 F)13.9 C (57.0 F)-23.9 C (-11.0 F)
Mar25.6 C (78.1 F)-16.7 C (1.9 F)25.0 C (77.0 F)-10.0 C (14.0 F)
Apr30.0 C (86.0 F)-3.9 C (25.0 F)27.2 C (81.0 F)-2.8 C (27.0 F)
May34.4 C (93.9 F)-0.6 C (30.9 F)31.1 C (88.0 F)1.1 C (34.0 F)
Jun36.1 C (97.0 F)5.0 C (41.0 F)30.0 C (86.0 F)8.9 C (48.0 F)
Jul36.7 C (98.1 F)12.2 C (54.0 F)36.1 C (97.0 F)12.8 C (55.0 F)
Aug36.7 C (98.1 F)7.8 C (46.0 F)30.0 C (86.0 F)12.2 C (54.0 F)
Sep35.0 C (95.0 F)5.0 C (41.0 F)32.8 C (91.0 F)10.0 C (50.0 F)
Oct31.7 C (89.1 F)-1.7 C (28.9 F)23.9 C (75.0 F)5.0 C (41.0 F)
Nov26.7 C (80.1 F)-8.3 C (17.1 F)n/an/a
Dec20.0 C (68.0 F)-20.6 C (-5.1 F)n/an/a

Which Years Hold Standing Records

1,464 standing records
Standing records at Braddock Lock 2 by the year they were set 1,464 records at Braddock Lock 2 still stand. 2017 holds the most, with 113. 0501001501977: 151978: 522011: 732012: 952013: 792014: 802015: 1042016: 922017: 1132018: 952019: 812020: 872021: 852022: 1052023: 992024: 962025: 622026: 51197720112013201520172019202120232025
1,464 records at Braddock Lock 2 still stand. 2017 holds the most, with 113.
Standing records at Braddock Lock 2 by the year they were set
Year setStanding records
197715
197852
201173
201295
201379
201480
2015104
201692
2017113
201895
201981
202087
202185
2022105
202399
202496
202562
202651

All-Time Record Progression

3 new records
When Braddock Lock 2 set new all-time records 3 all-time records were set at Braddock Lock 2 between 19 May 1999 and 18 September 2004. Each dot is a new record. Record daily precipitation19 May 1999: Record daily precipitation 112.8 mm (4.4 in)7 August 2000: Record daily precipitation 121.4 mm (4.8 in)18 September 2004: Record daily precipitation 186.7 mm (7.4 in)20002005
3 all-time records were set at Braddock Lock 2 between 19 May 1999 and 18 September 2004. Each dot is a new record.
When Braddock Lock 2 set new all-time records
DateKindDetail
1999-05-19Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 112.8 mm (4.4 in)
2000-08-07Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 121.4 mm (4.8 in)
2004-09-18Record daily precipitationRecord daily precipitation 186.7 mm (7.4 in)

Wettest Day of Each Month

Sep: 186.7 mm (7.4 in)
Record daily precipitation for each month at Braddock Lock 2 The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Braddock Lock 2. The most was 186.7 mm (7.4 in) on 18 September 2004. 050100150200 Jan: 56.4 mm (2.2 in), 6 January 2005 Jan Feb: 58.4 mm (2.3 in), 2 February 1988 Feb Mar: 61.0 mm (2.4 in), 31 March 1998 Mar Apr: 57.9 mm (2.3 in), 7 April 1967 Apr May: 112.8 mm (4.4 in), 19 May 1999 May Jun: 113.8 mm (4.5 in), 18 June 2009 Jun Jul: 77.2 mm (3.0 in), 20 July 1969 Jul Aug: 121.4 mm (4.8 in), 7 August 2000 Aug Sep: 186.7 mm (7.4 in), 18 September 2004 Sep Oct: 101.3 mm (4.0 in), 16 October 1954 Oct Nov: 53.3 mm (2.1 in), 4 November 1985 Nov Dec: 62.7 mm (2.5 in), 1 December 2010 Dec
The wettest day on record for each calendar month at Braddock Lock 2. The most was 186.7 mm (7.4 in) on 18 September 2004.
Record daily precipitation for each month at Braddock Lock 2
MonthRecord daily precipitation (mm)Date
Jan56.4 mm (2.2 in)6 January 2005
Feb58.4 mm (2.3 in)2 February 1988
Mar61.0 mm (2.4 in)31 March 1998
Apr57.9 mm (2.3 in)7 April 1967
May112.8 mm (4.4 in)19 May 1999
Jun113.8 mm (4.5 in)18 June 2009
Jul77.2 mm (3.0 in)20 July 1969
Aug121.4 mm (4.8 in)7 August 2000
Sep186.7 mm (7.4 in)18 September 2004
Oct101.3 mm (4.0 in)16 October 1954
Nov53.3 mm (2.1 in)4 November 1985
Dec62.7 mm (2.5 in)1 December 2010

Period of Record Coverage

1977 to 2026
Days with data per year at Braddock Lock 2 18 years of record at Braddock Lock 2, 1977 to 2026. 9 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1977, 1978, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2025 and others. 1977: 30 of 365 days1978: 183 of 365 days2011: 242 of 365 days2012: 316 of 366 days2013: 289 of 365 days2014: 306 of 365 days2015: 343 of 365 days2016: 348 of 366 days2017: 346 of 365 days2018: 309 of 365 days2019: 348 of 365 days2020: 359 of 366 days2021: 365 of 365 days2022: 362 of 365 days2023: 357 of 365 days2024: 331 of 366 days2025: 230 of 365 days2026: 175 of 365 days201520202025
18 years of record at Braddock Lock 2, 1977 to 2026. 9 years have data for under 90 percent of days and are left out of rankings: 1977, 1978, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2025 and others.
Days with data per year at Braddock Lock 2
YearDays with dataShare of yearComplete
1977308%No
197818350%No
201124266%No
201231686%No
201328979%No
201430684%No
201534394%Yes
201634895%Yes
201734695%Yes
201830985%No
201934895%Yes
202035998%Yes
2021365100%Yes
202236299%Yes
202335798%Yes
202433190%Yes
202523063%No
202617548%No

Latest Records

20
Latest records at Braddock Lock 2
DateStationRecordValueBeat old record byOld record stoodSignificance
12 October 2026Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain (Provisional)24.1 mm (0.9 in)9.1 mm (0.36 in)20 years20 of 100 (Routine)
13 September 2026Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain (Provisional)56.1 mm (2.2 in)10.4 mm (0.4 in)48 years30 of 100 (Routine)
4 September 2026Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain (Provisional)84.3 mm (3.3 in)53.1 mm (2.1 in)44 years61 of 100 (Major)
27 March 2026Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain58.4 mm (2.3 in)25.6 mm (1.0 in)68 years61 of 100 (Major)
12 March 2026Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain30.5 mm (1.2 in)14.0 mm (0.6 in)40 years38 of 100 (Notable)
1 January 2026Braddock Lock 2, USdaily snowfall (Tie)7.6 cm (3.0 in)tie58 years6 of 100 (Routine)
14 December 2025Braddock Lock 2, USdaily snowfall11.4 cm (4.5 in)8.9 cm (3.5 in)15 years32 of 100 (Routine)
17 July 2025Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain50.8 mm (2.0 in)22.9 mm (0.9 in)44 years41 of 100 (Notable)
15 July 2025Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain37.3 mm (1.5 in)10.6 mm (0.4 in)24 years24 of 100 (Routine)
7 June 2025Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain60.2 mm (2.4 in)26.9 mm (1.1 in)23 years37 of 100 (Notable)
22 May 2025Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain47.8 mm (1.9 in)16.3 mm (0.6 in)20 years32 of 100 (Routine)
20 January 2025Braddock Lock 2, USdaily snowfall (Tie)7.6 cm (3.0 in)tie63 years6 of 100 (Routine)
11 January 2025Braddock Lock 2, USdaily snowfall (Tie)7.6 cm (3.0 in)tie41 years5 of 100 (Routine)
31 July 2024Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain38.9 mm (1.5 in)8.7 mm (0.34 in)8 years17 of 100 (Routine)
12 April 2024Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain49.3 mm (1.9 in)5.4 mm (0.21 in)43 years27 of 100 (Routine)
3 April 2024Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain56.6 mm (2.2 in)12.1 mm (0.5 in)47 years37 of 100 (Notable)
29 February 2024Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain8.1 mm (0.32 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)32 years18 of 100 (Routine)
28 January 2024Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain23.4 mm (0.9 in)3.1 mm (0.12 in)29 years20 of 100 (Routine)
10 January 2024Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain23.9 mm (0.9 in)12.0 mm (0.5 in)8 years20 of 100 (Routine)
25 August 2023Braddock Lock 2, USdaily rain40.6 mm (1.6 in)16.2 mm (0.6 in)64 years40 of 100 (Notable)

Extremes by Year

1943 to 2026
Yearly extremes at Braddock Lock 2: the record and the median year
MeasureRecordYear of the recordMedian yearYears with a value
Hottest day (TXx)36.7 C (98.1 F)201234.7 C (94.5 F)18
Coldest night (TNn)-23.9 C (-11.0 F)2026-15.3 C (4.5 F)18
Wettest day (Rx1day)186.7 mm (7.4 in)200449.4 mm (1.9 in)84
Wettest five days (Rx5day)187.5 mm (7.4 in)200477.9 mm (3.1 in)84
Longest dry spell (CDD)35 days198815 days84

Hottest day (TXx)

Hottest day (TXx) at Braddock Lock 2 by year The hottest day of the year at Braddock Lock 2, 1943 to 2026. The record is 36.7 C (98.1 F) in 2012, marked on the chart; the median year is 34.7 C (94.5 F). 1520253035401960198020002020Record: 36.7 C (98.1 F) in 2012
The hottest day of the year at Braddock Lock 2, 1943 to 2026. The record is 36.7 C (98.1 F) in 2012, marked on the chart; the median year is 34.7 C (94.5 F).
Hottest day (TXx) at Braddock Lock 2 by year
YearHottest day (TXx)
1943n/a
1944n/a
1945n/a
1946n/a
1947n/a
1948n/a
1949n/a
1950n/a
1951n/a
1952n/a
1953n/a
1954n/a
1955n/a
1956n/a
1957n/a
1958n/a
1959n/a
1960n/a
1961n/a
1962n/a
1963n/a
1964n/a
1965n/a
1966n/a
1967n/a
1968n/a
1969n/a
1970n/a
1971n/a
1972n/a
1973n/a
1974n/a
1975n/a
1976n/a
197718.9 C (66.0 F)
197834.4 C (93.9 F)
1979n/a
1980n/a
1981n/a
1982n/a
1983n/a
1984n/a
1985n/a
1986n/a
1987n/a
1988n/a
1989n/a
1990n/a
1991n/a
1992n/a
1993n/a
1994n/a
1995n/a
1996n/a
1997n/a
1998n/a
1999n/a
2000n/a
2001n/a
2002n/a
2003n/a
2004n/a
2005n/a
2006n/a
2007n/a
2008n/a
2009n/a
2010n/a
201135.6 C (96.1 F)
201236.7 C (98.1 F)
201334.4 C (93.9 F)
201431.7 C (89.1 F)
201533.9 C (93.0 F)
201634.4 C (93.9 F)
201735.0 C (95.0 F)
201836.1 C (97.0 F)
201936.7 C (98.1 F)
202036.7 C (98.1 F)
202133.9 C (93.0 F)
202235.0 C (95.0 F)
202336.1 C (97.0 F)
202434.4 C (93.9 F)
202532.8 C (91.0 F)
202636.1 C (97.0 F)

Coldest night (TNn)

Coldest night (TNn) at Braddock Lock 2 by year The coldest night of the year at Braddock Lock 2, 1943 to 2026. The record is -23.9 C (-11.0 F) in 2026, marked on the chart; the median year is -15.3 C (4.5 F). -25-20-15-10-51960198020002020Record: -23.9 C (-11.0 F) in 2026
The coldest night of the year at Braddock Lock 2, 1943 to 2026. The record is -23.9 C (-11.0 F) in 2026, marked on the chart; the median year is -15.3 C (4.5 F).
Coldest night (TNn) at Braddock Lock 2 by year
YearColdest night (TNn)
1943n/a
1944n/a
1945n/a
1946n/a
1947n/a
1948n/a
1949n/a
1950n/a
1951n/a
1952n/a
1953n/a
1954n/a
1955n/a
1956n/a
1957n/a
1958n/a
1959n/a
1960n/a
1961n/a
1962n/a
1963n/a
1964n/a
1965n/a
1966n/a
1967n/a
1968n/a
1969n/a
1970n/a
1971n/a
1972n/a
1973n/a
1974n/a
1975n/a
1976n/a
1977-13.9 C (7.0 F)
1978-14.4 C (6.1 F)
1979n/a
1980n/a
1981n/a
1982n/a
1983n/a
1984n/a
1985n/a
1986n/a
1987n/a
1988n/a
1989n/a
1990n/a
1991n/a
1992n/a
1993n/a
1994n/a
1995n/a
1996n/a
1997n/a
1998n/a
1999n/a
2000n/a
2001n/a
2002n/a
2003n/a
2004n/a
2005n/a
2006n/a
2007n/a
2008n/a
2009n/a
2010n/a
2011-15.0 C (5.0 F)
2012-8.9 C (16.0 F)
2013-11.7 C (10.9 F)
2014-22.8 C (-9.0 F)
2015-17.8 C (0.0 F)
2016-15.6 C (3.9 F)
2017-17.2 C (1.0 F)
2018-20.0 C (-4.0 F)
2019-22.8 C (-9.0 F)
2020-10.6 C (12.9 F)
2021-12.8 C (9.0 F)
2022-20.6 C (-5.1 F)
2023-13.9 C (7.0 F)
2024-12.2 C (10.0 F)
2025-21.7 C (-7.1 F)
2026-23.9 C (-11.0 F)

Wettest day (Rx1day)

Wettest day (Rx1day) at Braddock Lock 2 by year The wettest day of the year at Braddock Lock 2, 1943 to 2026. The record is 186.7 mm (7.4 in) in 2004, marked on the chart; the median year is 49.4 mm (1.9 in). 0501001502001960198020002020Record: 186.7 mm (7.4 in) in 2004
The wettest day of the year at Braddock Lock 2, 1943 to 2026. The record is 186.7 mm (7.4 in) in 2004, marked on the chart; the median year is 49.4 mm (1.9 in).
Wettest day (Rx1day) at Braddock Lock 2 by year
YearWettest day (Rx1day)
194337.6 mm (1.5 in)
194441.4 mm (1.6 in)
194549.0 mm (1.9 in)
194632.5 mm (1.3 in)
194767.6 mm (2.7 in)
194849.5 mm (1.9 in)
194943.7 mm (1.7 in)
195059.2 mm (2.3 in)
195153.6 mm (2.1 in)
195254.1 mm (2.1 in)
195339.4 mm (1.6 in)
1954101.3 mm (4.0 in)
195544.7 mm (1.8 in)
195666.3 mm (2.6 in)
195745.7 mm (1.8 in)
195840.9 mm (1.6 in)
195939.9 mm (1.6 in)
196038.9 mm (1.5 in)
196140.6 mm (1.6 in)
196253.6 mm (2.1 in)
196351.6 mm (2.0 in)
196445.7 mm (1.8 in)
196531.0 mm (1.2 in)
196633.8 mm (1.3 in)
196757.9 mm (2.3 in)
196847.2 mm (1.9 in)
196977.2 mm (3.0 in)
197062.5 mm (2.5 in)
197159.9 mm (2.4 in)
1972105.7 mm (4.2 in)
197337.1 mm (1.5 in)
197445.7 mm (1.8 in)
197549.0 mm (1.9 in)
197655.9 mm (2.2 in)
197745.2 mm (1.8 in)
197845.7 mm (1.8 in)
197939.9 mm (1.6 in)
198052.1 mm (2.1 in)
198143.9 mm (1.7 in)
198234.5 mm (1.4 in)
198340.1 mm (1.6 in)
198458.2 mm (2.3 in)
198553.3 mm (2.1 in)
198666.0 mm (2.6 in)
198741.9 mm (1.6 in)
198858.4 mm (2.3 in)
198945.7 mm (1.8 in)
199046.5 mm (1.8 in)
199153.8 mm (2.1 in)
199239.9 mm (1.6 in)
199339.6 mm (1.6 in)
199442.4 mm (1.7 in)
199533.0 mm (1.3 in)
199655.1 mm (2.2 in)
199746.2 mm (1.8 in)
199861.0 mm (2.4 in)
1999112.8 mm (4.4 in)
2000121.4 mm (4.8 in)
200138.9 mm (1.5 in)
200256.6 mm (2.2 in)
200351.6 mm (2.0 in)
2004186.7 mm (7.4 in)
200556.4 mm (2.2 in)
200634.3 mm (1.4 in)
200763.2 mm (2.5 in)
200849.5 mm (1.9 in)
2009113.8 mm (4.5 in)
201062.7 mm (2.5 in)
201136.6 mm (1.4 in)
201269.1 mm (2.7 in)
201348.3 mm (1.9 in)
201445.5 mm (1.8 in)
201595.0 mm (3.7 in)
201638.9 mm (1.5 in)
201766.0 mm (2.6 in)
201886.4 mm (3.4 in)
201955.4 mm (2.2 in)
202039.9 mm (1.6 in)
202149.3 mm (1.9 in)
202252.1 mm (2.1 in)
202340.6 mm (1.6 in)
202468.6 mm (2.7 in)
202560.2 mm (2.4 in)
202684.3 mm (3.3 in)

Wettest five days (Rx5day)

Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Braddock Lock 2 by year The wettest five days of the year at Braddock Lock 2, 1943 to 2026. The record is 187.5 mm (7.4 in) in 2004, marked on the chart; the median year is 77.9 mm (3.1 in). 0501001502001960198020002020Record: 187.5 mm (7.4 in) in 2004
The wettest five days of the year at Braddock Lock 2, 1943 to 2026. The record is 187.5 mm (7.4 in) in 2004, marked on the chart; the median year is 77.9 mm (3.1 in).
Wettest five days (Rx5day) at Braddock Lock 2 by year
YearWettest five days (Rx5day)
194361.8 mm (2.4 in)
194468.3 mm (2.7 in)
194591.0 mm (3.6 in)
194671.0 mm (2.8 in)
194781.8 mm (3.2 in)
1948106.4 mm (4.2 in)
194957.4 mm (2.3 in)
1950108.7 mm (4.3 in)
1951118.6 mm (4.7 in)
195260.4 mm (2.4 in)
195362.8 mm (2.5 in)
1954112.5 mm (4.4 in)
1955110.5 mm (4.4 in)
1956142.4 mm (5.6 in)
195773.7 mm (2.9 in)
195880.5 mm (3.2 in)
195963.0 mm (2.5 in)
196068.9 mm (2.7 in)
196167.9 mm (2.7 in)
196291.5 mm (3.6 in)
196378.8 mm (3.1 in)
196474.6 mm (2.9 in)
196546.3 mm (1.8 in)
196674.6 mm (2.9 in)
196781.5 mm (3.2 in)
196854.4 mm (2.1 in)
1969126.2 mm (5.0 in)
197069.8 mm (2.7 in)
197181.0 mm (3.2 in)
1972169.7 mm (6.7 in)
197364.5 mm (2.5 in)
197469.4 mm (2.7 in)
197570.3 mm (2.8 in)
197687.9 mm (3.5 in)
197762.4 mm (2.5 in)
197884.4 mm (3.3 in)
197963.3 mm (2.5 in)
198078.1 mm (3.1 in)
198173.6 mm (2.9 in)
198248.7 mm (1.9 in)
198386.8 mm (3.4 in)
198478.3 mm (3.1 in)
198596.8 mm (3.8 in)
1986113.7 mm (4.5 in)
198774.6 mm (2.9 in)
198889.6 mm (3.5 in)
198982.0 mm (3.2 in)
199065.1 mm (2.6 in)
199162.3 mm (2.5 in)
199270.3 mm (2.8 in)
199365.7 mm (2.6 in)
199475.9 mm (3.0 in)
199557.9 mm (2.3 in)
199666.8 mm (2.6 in)
199797.0 mm (3.8 in)
199870.6 mm (2.8 in)
1999125.8 mm (5.0 in)
2000122.0 mm (4.8 in)
200157.1 mm (2.2 in)
200277.3 mm (3.0 in)
200363.8 mm (2.5 in)
2004187.5 mm (7.4 in)
2005105.2 mm (4.1 in)
200670.1 mm (2.8 in)
2007121.7 mm (4.8 in)
200888.6 mm (3.5 in)
2009127.3 mm (5.0 in)
201077.7 mm (3.1 in)
201165.3 mm (2.6 in)
2012106.7 mm (4.2 in)
201396.8 mm (3.8 in)
201457.3 mm (2.3 in)
2015111.0 mm (4.4 in)
201669.8 mm (2.7 in)
2017131.5 mm (5.2 in)
2018150.7 mm (5.9 in)
201981.7 mm (3.2 in)
202056.1 mm (2.2 in)
202181.9 mm (3.2 in)
202297.8 mm (3.9 in)
202354.7 mm (2.2 in)
2024102.1 mm (4.0 in)
202577.2 mm (3.0 in)
202684.1 mm (3.3 in)

Longest dry spell (CDD)

Longest dry spell (CDD) at Braddock Lock 2 by year The longest dry spell of the year at Braddock Lock 2, 1943 to 2026. The record is 35 days in 1988, marked on the chart; the median year is 15 days. 0102030401960198020002020Record: 35 days in 1988
The longest dry spell of the year at Braddock Lock 2, 1943 to 2026. The record is 35 days in 1988, marked on the chart; the median year is 15 days.
Longest dry spell (CDD) at Braddock Lock 2 by year
YearLongest dry spell (CDD)
194326 days
194413 days
194513 days
194613 days
194718 days
194830 days
194912 days
195012 days
195116 days
195222 days
195323 days
195412 days
195515 days
195615 days
195715 days
195811 days
195927 days
196012 days
196111 days
196217 days
196328 days
196420 days
196513 days
196616 days
196725 days
196820 days
196923 days
197017 days
197120 days
197210 days
197315 days
19749 days
197512 days
197625 days
197718 days
197811 days
197912 days
198021 days
198125 days
198217 days
198312 days
198411 days
198524 days
198614 days
198722 days
198835 days
198912 days
199013 days
199119 days
199215 days
199313 days
199417 days
199529 days
199613 days
199722 days
199818 days
199917 days
200018 days
200112 days
200212 days
200310 days
200412 days
200516 days
200617 days
200714 days
200813 days
200918 days
201018 days
201112 days
201219 days
201311 days
20149 days
201513 days
201610 days
201714 days
20189 days
201911 days
202025 days
202114 days
202212 days
202321 days
202418 days
20257 days
20268 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

77 years, 1944 to 2024

A day with at least 48.8 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 156.1 mm (6.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.

Rainfall return levels at Braddock Lock 2: the daily rain expected about once in a given number of years
Expected about once inA day with at leastNote
2 years48.8 mm (1.9 in)
5 years65.0 mm (2.6 in)
10 years79.4 mm (3.1 in)
25 years103.6 mm (4.1 in)
50 years126.9 mm (5.0 in)
100 years156.1 mm (6.1 in)Longer than the 77 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, 77 years of values from 1944 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: 186.7 mm (7.4 in) in 2004; 121.4 mm (4.8 in) in 2000; 113.8 mm (4.5 in) in 2009.

Download the Data

  • Data for Braddock Lock 2 standing records by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.
  • Data for Braddock Lock 2 threshold days by year: CSV or JSON. Field meanings are on the data page.

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).