Pittsburg 5 SSE Weather Records (USC00417066)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Pittsburg 5 SSE (USC00417066), Texas, United States, with 69 years of record.
Key Facts for Pittsburg 5 SSE
- Pittsburg 5 SSE (USC00417066) is a weather station in Texas, United States at 32.93 latitude and -94.94 longitude, 111 m (365 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1949 to 2017, 69 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Pittsburg 5 SSE still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Pittsburg 5 SSE set a daily record precipitation of 68.1 mm (2.7 in) on 22 August 2016.
About the Station
- Location: Texas, United States, 32.93 latitude, -94.94 longitude.
- Elevation: 111 m (365 ft).
- Period of record: 1949 to 2017, 69 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 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -8.9 C (16.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 32.2 C (90.0 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -0.6 C (30.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 9.4 C (48.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 42.2 C (108.0 F) | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 36.1 C (97.0 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 30.6 C (87.1 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 153 |
| 2003 | 32 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 210 |
| 2007 | 205 |
| 2008 | 87 |
| 2009 | 89 |
| 2010 | 84 |
| 2011 | 141 |
| 2012 | 132 |
| 2013 | 90 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 74 |
| 2017 | 35 |
All-Time Record Progression
5 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-02-07 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 8.4 cm (3.3 in) |
| 2001-01-01 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| 2001-01-01 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 10.2 cm (4.0 in) |
| 2010-02-12 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 20.3 cm (8.0 in) |
| 2010-02-12 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 20.3 cm (8.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Apr: 206.0 mm (8.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) | 19 January 1990 |
| Feb | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) | 12 February 1950 |
| Mar | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) | 9 March 2016 |
| Apr | 206.0 mm (8.1 in) | 27 April 1958 |
| May | 148.6 mm (5.9 in) | 3 May 2009 |
| Jun | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 29 June 1992 |
| Jul | 161.8 mm (6.4 in) | 16 July 1994 |
| Aug | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) | 12 August 2008 |
| Sep | 192.5 mm (7.6 in) | 20 September 2013 |
| Oct | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) | 22 October 1996 |
| Nov | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) | 25 November 1952 |
| Dec | 148.8 mm (5.9 in) | 14 December 2015 |
Period of Record Coverage
2002 to 2017| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 310 | 85% | No |
| 2003 | 112 | 31% | No |
| 2005 | 28 | 8% | No |
| 2006 | 344 | 94% | Yes |
| 2007 | 358 | 98% | Yes |
| 2008 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2009 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 2010 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 2011 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 2012 | 325 | 89% | No |
| 2013 | 266 | 73% | No |
| 2014 | 303 | 83% | No |
| 2015 | 253 | 69% | No |
| 2016 | 340 | 93% | Yes |
| 2017 | 120 | 33% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 August 2016 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) | 56 years | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 20 August 2016 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 45.5 mm (1.8 in) | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 8 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 2016 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 59.4 mm (2.3 in) | 28.9 mm (1.1 in) | 15 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 August 2016 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 35 years | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 April 2016 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) | 76.0 mm (3.0 in) | 50 years | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| 18 April 2016 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 50.5 mm (2.0 in) | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 49 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 March 2016 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | monthly rain | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) | 28 years | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| 27 December 2015 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) | 28 years | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 December 2015 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | monthly rain | 148.8 mm (5.9 in) | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | 22 years | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 24 August 2015 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 35.3 mm (1.4 in) | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 62 years | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 March 2015 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 33 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 February 2015 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 38.4 mm (1.5 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 47 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 February 2015 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 7 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 February 2015 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 25 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 February 2015 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain (Tie) | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) | tie | 24 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 January 2015 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) | 6.4 mm (0.25 in) | 20 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 May 2014 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 40 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 March 2014 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily snowfall | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) | 64 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 2014 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily snowfall | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) | 64 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 March 2014 | Pittsburg 5 SSE, US | daily rain | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 49 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1949 to 2017| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 43.9 C (111.0 F) | 2011 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) | 15 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -12.2 C (10.0 F) | 2005 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) | 15 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 206.0 mm (8.1 in) | 1958 | 76.8 mm (3.0 in) | 68 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 362.5 mm (14.3 in) | 1994 | 127.2 mm (5.0 in) | 68 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 61 days | 2014 | 32 days | 68 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 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 | n/a |
| 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 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 2003 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2005 | 28.3 C (82.9 F) |
| 2006 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 2007 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2008 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2009 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2010 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2011 | 43.9 C (111.0 F) |
| 2012 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2013 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2014 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 2015 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2016 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2017 | 32.2 C (90.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | n/a |
| 1950 | n/a |
| 1951 | n/a |
| 1952 | n/a |
| 1953 | n/a |
| 1954 | n/a |
| 1955 | n/a |
| 1956 | n/a |
| 1957 | n/a |
| 1958 | n/a |
| 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 | n/a |
| 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 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 2003 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2005 | -12.2 C (10.0 F) |
| 2006 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2007 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2008 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2009 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2010 | -8.9 C (16.0 F) |
| 2011 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2012 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2013 | -2.2 C (28.0 F) |
| 2014 | -6.7 C (19.9 F) |
| 2015 | -3.9 C (25.0 F) |
| 2016 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2017 | -5.6 C (21.9 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 72.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1950 | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1951 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1953 | 74.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1954 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1955 | 58.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1956 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1957 | 97.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1958 | 206.0 mm (8.1 in) |
| 1959 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1960 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1961 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1962 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1963 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1964 | 68.1 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1965 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1966 | 198.1 mm (7.8 in) |
| 1967 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1968 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1969 | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1970 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1971 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1972 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1973 | 96.5 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1974 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1975 | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1976 | 83.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1977 | 79.8 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1978 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1979 | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1980 | 74.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1981 | 65.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1982 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1983 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1984 | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1985 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1986 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1987 | 109.2 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1988 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1989 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1990 | 102.4 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1991 | 64.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1992 | 101.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1993 | 119.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1994 | 161.8 mm (6.4 in) |
| 1995 | 61.5 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1996 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1997 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1998 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1999 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2000 | 143.0 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2001 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2002 | 73.7 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2003 | 59.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2005 | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) |
| 2006 | 74.9 mm (2.9 in) |
| 2007 | 86.9 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2008 | 82.6 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2009 | 148.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2010 | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2011 | 57.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2012 | 58.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2013 | 192.5 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2014 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2015 | 148.8 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2016 | 157.7 mm (6.2 in) |
| 2017 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 184.4 mm (7.3 in) |
| 1950 | 177.8 mm (7.0 in) |
| 1951 | 85.8 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1952 | 122.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1953 | 180.6 mm (7.1 in) |
| 1954 | 175.5 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1955 | 85.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1956 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1957 | 148.9 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1958 | 358.1 mm (14.1 in) |
| 1959 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1960 | 195.5 mm (7.7 in) |
| 1961 | 104.3 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1962 | 146.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1963 | 94.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1964 | 127.6 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1965 | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1966 | 309.1 mm (12.2 in) |
| 1967 | 130.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1968 | 149.2 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1969 | 111.3 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1970 | 97.6 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1971 | 133.9 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1972 | 122.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1973 | 225.9 mm (8.9 in) |
| 1974 | 123.5 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1975 | 139.8 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1976 | 129.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1977 | 149.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1978 | 93.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1979 | 259.6 mm (10.2 in) |
| 1980 | 125.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1981 | 121.3 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1982 | 113.6 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1983 | 110.1 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1984 | 113.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1985 | 124.8 mm (4.9 in) |
| 1986 | 88.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1987 | 186.9 mm (7.4 in) |
| 1988 | 84.4 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1989 | 151.3 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1990 | 182.8 mm (7.2 in) |
| 1991 | 139.3 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1992 | 126.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1993 | 152.7 mm (6.0 in) |
| 1994 | 362.5 mm (14.3 in) |
| 1995 | 101.1 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1996 | 127.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1997 | 155.7 mm (6.1 in) |
| 1998 | 100.9 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1999 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2000 | 160.0 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2001 | 148.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2002 | 179.7 mm (7.1 in) |
| 2003 | 64.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2005 | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) |
| 2006 | 119.6 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2007 | 183.7 mm (7.2 in) |
| 2008 | 105.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2009 | 264.7 mm (10.4 in) |
| 2010 | 68.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2011 | 94.7 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2012 | 77.9 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2013 | 192.5 mm (7.6 in) |
| 2014 | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) |
| 2015 | 149.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2016 | 211.5 mm (8.3 in) |
| 2017 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1949 | 30 days |
| 1950 | 31 days |
| 1951 | 42 days |
| 1952 | 29 days |
| 1953 | 42 days |
| 1954 | 35 days |
| 1955 | 29 days |
| 1956 | 44 days |
| 1957 | 26 days |
| 1958 | 29 days |
| 1959 | 26 days |
| 1960 | 21 days |
| 1961 | 27 days |
| 1962 | 28 days |
| 1963 | 35 days |
| 1964 | 35 days |
| 1965 | 34 days |
| 1966 | 23 days |
| 1967 | 44 days |
| 1968 | 24 days |
| 1969 | 27 days |
| 1970 | 31 days |
| 1971 | 37 days |
| 1972 | 26 days |
| 1973 | 20 days |
| 1974 | 26 days |
| 1975 | 38 days |
| 1976 | 28 days |
| 1977 | 35 days |
| 1978 | 34 days |
| 1979 | 38 days |
| 1980 | 35 days |
| 1981 | 39 days |
| 1982 | 25 days |
| 1983 | 50 days |
| 1984 | 21 days |
| 1985 | 33 days |
| 1986 | 36 days |
| 1987 | 41 days |
| 1988 | 36 days |
| 1989 | 35 days |
| 1990 | 24 days |
| 1991 | 29 days |
| 1992 | 23 days |
| 1993 | 38 days |
| 1994 | 28 days |
| 1995 | 40 days |
| 1996 | 34 days |
| 1997 | 31 days |
| 1998 | 25 days |
| 1999 | 44 days |
| 2000 | 38 days |
| 2001 | 30 days |
| 2002 | 25 days |
| 2003 | 36 days |
| 2005 | 17 days |
| 2006 | 27 days |
| 2007 | 27 days |
| 2008 | 25 days |
| 2009 | 35 days |
| 2010 | 60 days |
| 2011 | 42 days |
| 2012 | 43 days |
| 2013 | 43 days |
| 2014 | 61 days |
| 2015 | 60 days |
| 2016 | 26 days |
| 2017 | 27 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
57 years, 1950 to 2012A day with at least 77.6 mm (3.1 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 224.2 mm (8.8 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 77.6 mm (3.1 in) | |
| 5 years | 106.0 mm (4.2 in) | |
| 10 years | 128.4 mm (5.1 in) | |
| 25 years | 161.9 mm (6.4 in) | |
| 50 years | 191.1 mm (7.5 in) | |
| 100 years | 224.2 mm (8.8 in) | Longer than the 57 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, 57 years of values from 1950 to 2012.
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: 206.0 mm (8.1 in) in 1958; 198.1 mm (7.8 in) in 1966; 161.8 mm (6.4 in) in 1994.
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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 2026-10-14 (14 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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