Built 2026-10-19 (19 October 2026)

Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026

Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026: 140 records at 127 stations, peak on 19 August 2026. Closed.

Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-17).

Key Facts

  • Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026 set or tied 140 station records at 127 stations.
  • It ran from 17 August 2026 to 23 August 2026 (7 days) and its peak day was 19 August 2026.
  • Status: closed.
  • Arkaroola set a daily record precipitation of 30.8 mm (1.2 in) on 18 August 2026.
  • The busiest day was 19 August 2026 with 48 records.
  • The oldest broken record in the ranked list had stood for 142 years.

Footprint

17 to 23 August 2026
Footprint of Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026 The area covered by Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026 is outlined, with 20 of the stations that set records marked, coloured by record type.
The area covered by Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026 is outlined, with 20 of the stations that set records marked, coloured by record type. Made with Natural Earth.
Footprint of Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026: stations that set records in the event
StationTypeValueDate
ArkaroolaRecord daily precipitation30.8 mm (1.2 in)2026-08-18
Cockburn (Tepco)Record daily precipitation32.3 mm (1.3 in)2026-08-18
Birchip (Woodlands)Record daily precipitation26.8 mm (1.1 in)2026-08-19
ClunesRecord daily precipitation30.0 mm (1.2 in)2026-08-19
CreswickRecord daily precipitation35.0 mm (1.4 in)2026-08-19
Newham (Cobaw)Record daily precipitation38.2 mm (1.5 in)2026-08-20
Tibooburra (Brindiwilpa)Record daily precipitation31.6 mm (1.2 in)2026-08-21
Bullengarook SouthRecord daily precipitation26.4 mm (1.0 in)2026-08-20
KynetonRecord daily precipitation33.2 mm (1.3 in)2026-08-20
Halls Gap (Post Office)Record daily precipitation41.4 mm (1.6 in)2026-08-19
RaglanRecord daily precipitation28.0 mm (1.1 in)2026-08-19
VaughanRecord daily precipitation25.0 mm (1.0 in)2026-08-20
Narrabri (Murrumbilla)Record daily precipitation25.6 mm (1.0 in)2026-08-22
Falls CreekRecord daily precipitation25.8 mm (1.0 in)2026-08-21
Mount HothamRecord daily precipitation28.6 mm (1.1 in)2026-08-21
Thredbo AWSRecord daily precipitation25.6 mm (1.0 in)2026-08-20
Bendigo AirportRecord daily precipitation26.0 mm (1.0 in)2026-08-20
Keepit DamRecord daily precipitation32.6 mm (1.3 in)2026-08-23
Kinglake WestRecord daily precipitation28.0 mm (1.1 in)2026-08-20
Parachilna (Nilpena)Record daily precipitation9.0 mm (0.35 in)2026-08-17
BoolcoomattaRecord daily precipitation19.0 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-17
StrathearnRecord daily precipitation22.0 mm (0.9 in)2026-08-18
Moomba AirportRecord daily precipitation7.4 mm (0.29 in)2026-08-19
Iron KnobRecord daily precipitation9.2 mm (0.36 in)2026-08-18
Cowell (Winter Springs)Record daily precipitation11.6 mm (0.5 in)2026-08-18
MutoorooRecord daily precipitation11.0 mm (0.4 in)2026-08-18
WoolgangiRecord daily precipitation16.4 mm (0.6 in)2026-08-18
BraemarRecord daily precipitation21.2 mm (0.8 in)2026-08-18
GumerachaRecord daily precipitation17.6 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-18
AlawoonaRecord daily precipitation8.0 mm (0.31 in)2026-08-18
ParillaRecord daily precipitation14.2 mm (0.6 in)2026-08-18
Lowaldie (Carramar Stud)Record daily precipitation5.2 mm (0.20 in)2026-08-18
TintinaraRecord daily precipitation17.0 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-18
Broken Hill Airport AWSRecord daily precipitation8.6 mm (0.34 in)2026-08-18
Lindsay PointRecord daily precipitation12.8 mm (0.5 in)2026-08-18
CulgoaRecord daily precipitation17.1 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-18
St ArnaudRecord daily precipitation22.2 mm (0.9 in)2026-08-18
Marree (Witchelina)Record daily precipitation4.5 mm (0.18 in)2026-08-19
Marree (Clayton)Record daily precipitation2.1 mm (0.08 in)2026-08-19
Black HillRecord daily precipitation15.4 mm (0.6 in)2026-08-19
Wentworth (Wamberra Station)Record daily precipitation14.4 mm (0.6 in)2026-08-19
AnnuelloRecord daily precipitation12.0 mm (0.5 in)2026-08-19
Manangatang (Eureka East)Record daily precipitation18.0 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-19
ManangatangRecord daily precipitation21.0 mm (0.8 in)2026-08-19
Nulkwyne KiamalRecord daily precipitation18.0 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-19
Ouyen (Post Office)Record daily precipitation16.0 mm (0.6 in)2026-08-19
Red Cliffs (Post Office)Record daily precipitation10.8 mm (0.4 in)2026-08-19
Winnambool (Kulwin)Record daily precipitation18.0 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-19
BronzewingRecord daily precipitation18.8 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-19
BoigbeatRecord daily precipitation22.0 mm (0.9 in)2026-08-19
GamaRecord daily precipitation19.8 mm (0.8 in)2026-08-19
Boort (Gredgwin)Record daily precipitation19.2 mm (0.8 in)2026-08-19
LalbertRecord daily precipitation21.0 mm (0.8 in)2026-08-19
Quambatook SouthRecord daily precipitation19.0 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-19
Tyrrell DownsRecord daily precipitation18.4 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-19
Ultima (Post Office)Record daily precipitation18.4 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-19
WoomelangRecord daily precipitation23.8 mm (0.9 in)2026-08-19
Edenhope (Post Office)Record daily precipitation24.8 mm (1.0 in)2026-08-19
TottingtonRecord daily precipitation19.8 mm (0.8 in)2026-08-19
Canary IslandRecord daily precipitation18.0 mm (0.7 in)2026-08-19

Records per Day

Peak day 48
Records per day during Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026 Records set or tied each day from 17 August 2026 to 23 August 2026. The most in one day was 48 on 19 August 2026. 0 13 25 38 50 08-1708-1808-1908-2008-2108-2208-23
Records set or tied each day from 17 August 2026 to 23 August 2026. The most in one day was 48 on 19 August 2026.
Records per day during Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026
DateRecords
2026-08-175
2026-08-1826
2026-08-1948
2026-08-2031
2026-08-2117
2026-08-2212
2026-08-231

Top Records by Margin

Margin over the record replaced
Top records of Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026 ranked by margin
Newham (Cobaw), 08-2025.0 mm (1.0 in)
Arkaroola, 08-1824.7 mm (1.0 in)
Cockburn (Tepco), 08-1823.3 mm (0.9 in)
Creswick, 08-1923.0 mm (0.9 in)
Tibooburra (Fort Grey), 08-2117.6 mm (0.7 in)
Mungeranie (Kalamurina), 08-2115.8 mm (0.6 in)
Tibooburra (Brindiwilpa), 08-2113.4 mm (0.5 in)
Nulkwyne Kiamal, 08-1912.9 mm (0.5 in)
Manangatang, 08-1910.8 mm (0.4 in)
Ballarat Aerodrome, 08-1910.3 mm (0.4 in)
Braemar, 08-188.5 mm (0.33 in)
Boolcoomatta, 08-177.6 mm (0.30 in)
Birchip (Woodlands), 08-196.5 mm (0.26 in)
Clunes, 08-196.4 mm (0.25 in)
Bungaree (Kirks Reservoir), 08-194.5 mm (0.18 in)

Margin is how far the new value is beyond the record it replaced. Ties are not shown.

Margin Against Age of the Broken Record

Margin against age of the broken record in Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026 140 records plotted by how far they beat the old record (across) and how many years the old record had stood (up). Long standing records beaten by a wide margin sit in the top right. 0 38 75 113 150 06131925 Margin (mm) Years the old record stood
140 records plotted by how far they beat the old record (across) and how many years the old record had stood (up). Long standing records beaten by a wide margin sit in the top right.
Margin against age of the broken record in Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026
Margin (mm)Years the old record stood
2575
2347
10116
16140
1364
7108
4109
6116
1872
1159
8120
2520
238
4116
5116
959
3108
3116
3142
136
1731
1715
2139
1108
179
1139
1108
659
1420
759
0116
196
376
840
473
459
364
359
359
104
541
359
547
1036
1020
1020
160
064
441
159
555
816
1515
820
636
1216
344
63
347
1917
455
1024
147
118
1337
355
355
147
541
73
1331
143
523
49
147
159
1431
316
340
547
516
99
436
724
625
920
436
79
812
151
49
336
241
241
220
39
38
516
420
516
329
33
724
235
617
38
54
39
617
220
129
19
617
016
220
35
13
18
13
324
19
29
315
123
116
23
517
128
19
016
74
29
024
39
115
020
015
05
18
11

Compared With Other Events

Station records per event
Station records in Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026 compared with similar events
Extreme rain in United States and Mexico, 23 February to 15 March 20192,223 records
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Extreme rain in Australia, 7 to 26 March 20212,099 records
Extreme rain in United States and Mexico, 29 September to 19 October 20181,970 records
Extreme rain in United States, 19 December 2022 to 13 January 20231,941 records
Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026 (this event)140 records

Every Record Set

147 of 140
Every record set or tied during Extreme rain in Australia, 17 to 23 August 2026, in date order
DateStationRecordValueMarginYears stoodSignificance
2026-08-17Parachilna (Nilpena)Record daily precipitation9.0 mm (0.35 in)4.7 mm (0.19 in)4120 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-17BoolcoomattaRecord daily precipitation19.0 mm (0.7 in)7.6 mm (0.30 in)12020 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-17FrancesRecord daily precipitation24.8 mm (1.0 in)2.8 mm (0.11 in)818 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-17Wilpena (Oraparinna)Record daily precipitation8.0 mm (0.31 in)0.8 mm (0.03 in)159 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-17StrathearnRecord daily precipitation3.0 mm (0.12 in)0.2 mm (0.01 in)157 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-17Moomba AirportRecord daily precipitation1.4 mm (0.06 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)35 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18ArkaroolaRecord daily precipitation30.8 mm (1.2 in)24.7 mm (1.0 in)7569 of 100 (Major)
2026-08-18Cockburn (Tepco)Record daily precipitation32.3 mm (1.3 in)23.3 mm (0.9 in)4763 of 100 (Major)
2026-08-18Iron KnobRecord daily precipitation9.2 mm (0.36 in)4.4 mm (0.17 in)10920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18Cowell (Winter Springs)Record daily precipitation11.6 mm (0.5 in)5.2 mm (0.20 in)4120 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18MutoorooRecord daily precipitation11.0 mm (0.4 in)3.4 mm (0.13 in)10820 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18WoolgangiRecord daily precipitation16.4 mm (0.6 in)5.5 mm (0.22 in)5920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18BraemarRecord daily precipitation21.2 mm (0.8 in)8.5 mm (0.33 in)5920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18StrathearnRecord daily precipitation22.0 mm (0.9 in)16.8 mm (0.7 in)1520 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18GumerachaRecord daily precipitation17.6 mm (0.7 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)4420 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18AlawoonaRecord daily precipitation8.0 mm (0.31 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)1620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18ParillaRecord daily precipitation14.2 mm (0.6 in)6.2 mm (0.24 in)320 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18Lowaldie (Carramar Stud)Record daily precipitation5.2 mm (0.20 in)1.4 mm (0.06 in)4720 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18TintinaraRecord daily precipitation17.0 mm (0.7 in)6.5 mm (0.26 in)320 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18Broken Hill Airport AWSRecord daily precipitation8.6 mm (0.34 in)2.6 mm (0.10 in)4720 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18Lindsay PointRecord daily precipitation12.8 mm (0.5 in)7.8 mm (0.31 in)1620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18CulgoaRecord daily precipitation17.1 mm (0.7 in)7.5 mm (0.30 in)4020 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18St ArnaudRecord daily precipitation22.2 mm (0.9 in)3.1 mm (0.12 in)14220 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18Hammond (Coonatto)Record daily precipitation7.2 mm (0.28 in)2.6 mm (0.10 in)2917 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18PinnarooRecord daily precipitation10.0 mm (0.4 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)317 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18Loxton Research CentreRecord daily precipitation7.0 mm (0.28 in)0.8 mm (0.03 in)2914 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18GatumRecord daily precipitation27.0 mm (1.1 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)514 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18Renmark IrrigationRecord daily precipitation6.4 mm (0.25 in)1.4 mm (0.06 in)313 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18RobertstownRecord daily precipitation9.4 mm (0.37 in)0.8 mm (0.03 in)813 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18Lake Victoria StorageRecord daily precipitation9.2 mm (0.36 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)313 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18BerriRecord daily precipitation9.0 mm (0.35 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)1612 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18Blanchetown Lock 1Record daily precipitation6.6 mm (0.26 in)2.4 mm (0.09 in)312 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18NewsteadRecord daily precipitation (tie)13.0 mm (0.5 in)tie738 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-18Purnong (Claypans)Record daily precipitation (tie)5.0 mm (0.20 in)tie73 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Birchip (Woodlands)Record daily precipitation (provisional)26.8 mm (1.1 in)6.5 mm (0.26 in)10853 of 100 (Notable)
2026-08-19ClunesRecord daily precipitation (provisional)30.0 mm (1.2 in)6.4 mm (0.25 in)11651 of 100 (Notable)
2026-08-19CreswickRecord daily precipitation (provisional)35.0 mm (1.4 in)23.0 mm (0.9 in)849 of 100 (Notable)
2026-08-19Halls Gap (Post Office)Record daily precipitation (provisional)41.4 mm (1.6 in)14.8 mm (0.6 in)1527 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19RaglanRecord daily precipitation (provisional)28.0 mm (1.1 in)12.0 mm (0.5 in)1627 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Marree (Witchelina)Record daily precipitation (provisional)4.5 mm (0.18 in)2.5 mm (0.10 in)6420 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Marree (Clayton)Record daily precipitation (provisional)2.1 mm (0.08 in)1.3 mm (0.05 in)4320 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Moomba AirportRecord daily precipitation (provisional)7.4 mm (0.29 in)6.0 mm (0.24 in)2520 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Black HillRecord daily precipitation (provisional)15.4 mm (0.6 in)4.4 mm (0.17 in)920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Wentworth (Wamberra Station)Record daily precipitation (provisional)14.4 mm (0.6 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)13920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19AnnuelloRecord daily precipitation (provisional)12.0 mm (0.5 in)3.9 mm (0.15 in)5920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Manangatang (Eureka East)Record daily precipitation (provisional)18.0 mm (0.7 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)5920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19ManangatangRecord daily precipitation (provisional)21.0 mm (0.8 in)10.8 mm (0.4 in)5920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Nulkwyne KiamalRecord daily precipitation (provisional)18.0 mm (0.7 in)12.9 mm (0.5 in)6420 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Ouyen (Post Office)Record daily precipitation (provisional)16.0 mm (0.6 in)3.6 mm (0.14 in)920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Red Cliffs (Post Office)Record daily precipitation (provisional)10.8 mm (0.4 in)1.4 mm (0.06 in)5920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Winnambool (Kulwin)Record daily precipitation (provisional)18.0 mm (0.7 in)3.0 mm (0.12 in)7620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19BronzewingRecord daily precipitation (provisional)18.8 mm (0.7 in)4.7 mm (0.19 in)4720 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19BoigbeatRecord daily precipitation (provisional)22.0 mm (0.9 in)6.8 mm (0.27 in)5920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19GamaRecord daily precipitation (provisional)19.8 mm (0.8 in)0.2 mm (0.01 in)6420 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Boort (Gredgwin)Record daily precipitation (provisional)19.2 mm (0.8 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)4720 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19LalbertRecord daily precipitation (provisional)21.0 mm (0.8 in)3.4 mm (0.13 in)1620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Quambatook SouthRecord daily precipitation (provisional)19.0 mm (0.7 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)10820 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Tyrrell DownsRecord daily precipitation (provisional)18.4 mm (0.7 in)3.2 mm (0.13 in)5920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Ultima (Post Office)Record daily precipitation (provisional)18.4 mm (0.7 in)3.2 mm (0.13 in)5920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19WoomelangRecord daily precipitation (provisional)23.8 mm (0.9 in)10.2 mm (0.4 in)420 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Edenhope (Post Office)Record daily precipitation (provisional)24.8 mm (1.0 in)2.7 mm (0.11 in)11620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19TottingtonRecord daily precipitation (provisional)19.8 mm (0.8 in)4.6 mm (0.18 in)1620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Canary IslandRecord daily precipitation (provisional)18.0 mm (0.7 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)4720 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Charlton (Donald St)Record daily precipitation (provisional)21.0 mm (0.8 in)3.7 mm (0.15 in)7320 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19DunollyRecord daily precipitation (provisional)23.0 mm (0.9 in)0.9 mm (0.04 in)10820 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Bungaree (Kirks Reservoir)Record daily precipitation (provisional)20.8 mm (0.8 in)4.5 mm (0.18 in)11620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Ballarat AerodromeRecord daily precipitation (provisional)24.0 mm (0.9 in)10.3 mm (0.4 in)11620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19AddingtonRecord daily precipitation (provisional)23.6 mm (0.9 in)11.0 mm (0.4 in)820 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Gerang GerungRecord daily precipitation (provisional)19.4 mm (0.8 in)3.2 mm (0.13 in)919 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Navarre (Avon No.3)Record daily precipitation (provisional)23.8 mm (0.9 in)4.8 mm (0.19 in)1618 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Ararat PrisonRecord daily precipitation (provisional)16.4 mm (0.6 in)4.8 mm (0.19 in)1618 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Moorabool ReservoirRecord daily precipitation (provisional)20.5 mm (0.8 in)2.7 mm (0.11 in)816 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Glen Park (White Swan ReservoiRecord daily precipitation (provisional)18.8 mm (0.7 in)4.8 mm (0.19 in)416 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Cockburn (Tepco)Record daily precipitation (provisional)13.1 mm (0.5 in)2.7 mm (0.11 in)915 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Purnong (Claypans)Record daily precipitation (provisional)17.4 mm (0.7 in)0.9 mm (0.04 in)914 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Sea Lake (Post Office)Record daily precipitation (provisional)16.4 mm (0.6 in)0.4 mm (0.02 in)1614 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Walpeup ResearchRecord daily precipitation (provisional)13.2 mm (0.5 in)1.4 mm (0.06 in)913 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Apsley (Post Office)Record daily precipitation (provisional)16.2 mm (0.6 in)2.2 mm (0.09 in)913 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Buangor (Craigie)Record daily precipitation (provisional)14.2 mm (0.6 in)3.2 mm (0.13 in)1513 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Mildura AirportRecord daily precipitation (provisional)10.6 mm (0.4 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)912 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Korong Vale (Burnbank)Record daily precipitation (provisional)20.4 mm (0.8 in)0.4 mm (0.02 in)1612 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19StrathearnRecord daily precipitation (provisional)7.8 mm (0.31 in)2.4 mm (0.09 in)910 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-19Tibooburra (Brindiwilpa)Record daily precipitation (tie) (provisional)5.2 mm (0.20 in)tie00 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Newham (Cobaw)Record daily precipitation (provisional)38.2 mm (1.5 in)25.0 mm (1.0 in)2049 of 100 (Notable)
2026-08-20Bullengarook SouthRecord daily precipitation (provisional)26.4 mm (1.0 in)17.2 mm (0.7 in)942 of 100 (Notable)
2026-08-20KynetonRecord daily precipitation (provisional)33.2 mm (1.3 in)10.4 mm (0.4 in)3632 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20VaughanRecord daily precipitation (provisional)25.0 mm (1.0 in)8.0 mm (0.31 in)2027 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Thredbo AWSRecord daily precipitation (provisional)25.6 mm (1.0 in)4.6 mm (0.18 in)4722 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Bendigo AirportRecord daily precipitation (provisional)26.0 mm (1.0 in)9.0 mm (0.35 in)922 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Kinglake WestRecord daily precipitation (provisional)28.0 mm (1.1 in)9.0 mm (0.35 in)2021 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Marree (Witchelina)Record daily precipitation (provisional)9.1 mm (0.36 in)3.5 mm (0.14 in)4120 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Marree (Clayton)Record daily precipitation (provisional)10.2 mm (0.4 in)5.2 mm (0.20 in)2320 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20StrathearnRecord daily precipitation (provisional)18.0 mm (0.7 in)14.4 mm (0.6 in)2020 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Wentworth (Burtundy)Record daily precipitation (provisional)14.6 mm (0.6 in)1.9 mm (0.07 in)13920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Oxley (Walmer Downs)Record daily precipitation (provisional)20.0 mm (0.8 in)0.9 mm (0.04 in)6020 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Pira Wild Horse PlainsRecord daily precipitation (provisional)23.0 mm (0.9 in)4.2 mm (0.17 in)11620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20LalbertRecord daily precipitation (provisional)18.8 mm (0.7 in)1.4 mm (0.06 in)4520 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Nagambie (Goulburn Weir)Record daily precipitation (provisional)20.0 mm (0.8 in)0.2 mm (0.01 in)11620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Upper PlentyRecord daily precipitation (provisional)22.4 mm (0.9 in)10.4 mm (0.4 in)2020 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Hesket (Straws Lane)Record daily precipitation (provisional)21.4 mm (0.8 in)3.8 mm (0.15 in)3620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Romsey (Shire Office)Record daily precipitation (provisional)22.6 mm (0.9 in)8.6 mm (0.34 in)5220 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Mangalore AirportRecord daily precipitation (provisional)20.6 mm (0.8 in)6.0 mm (0.24 in)3620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Castlemaine PrisonRecord daily precipitation (provisional)22.0 mm (0.9 in)6.8 mm (0.27 in)920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20High Camp (Lannermoor)Record daily precipitation (provisional)23.4 mm (0.9 in)3.2 mm (0.13 in)3620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Tabilk (Tahbilk Winery)Record daily precipitation (provisional)21.0 mm (0.8 in)4.2 mm (0.17 in)3620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Wallan (Kilmore Gap)Record daily precipitation (provisional)23.0 mm (0.9 in)9.6 mm (0.38 in)2020 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20RaglanRecord daily precipitation (provisional)16.0 mm (0.6 in)7.0 mm (0.28 in)2420 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Leigh Creek AirportRecord daily precipitation (provisional)9.8 mm (0.39 in)1.8 mm (0.07 in)4119 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Lake BogaRecord daily precipitation (provisional)21.2 mm (0.8 in)1.8 mm (0.07 in)2019 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Wanalta Daen StationRecord daily precipitation (provisional)21.6 mm (0.9 in)6.4 mm (0.25 in)919 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20WallanRecord daily precipitation (provisional)14.8 mm (0.6 in)4.4 mm (0.17 in)2018 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Beltana RoadhouseRecord daily precipitation (provisional)6.2 mm (0.24 in)2.2 mm (0.09 in)2014 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Acheron River @ TaggertyRecord daily precipitation (provisional)23.0 mm (0.9 in)2.0 mm (0.08 in)2014 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Stawell AerodromeRecord daily precipitation (provisional)6.8 mm (0.27 in)2.6 mm (0.10 in)910 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Mount HothamRecord daily precipitation (provisional)40.8 mm (1.6 in)0.4 mm (0.02 in)209 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20UlupnaRecord daily precipitation (provisional)8.6 mm (0.34 in)0.1 mm (0.00 in)56 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-20Falls CreekRecord daily precipitation (provisional)38.6 mm (1.5 in)1.0 mm (0.04 in)85 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Tibooburra (Brindiwilpa)Record daily precipitation (provisional)31.6 mm (1.2 in)13.4 mm (0.5 in)644 of 100 (Notable)
2026-08-21Falls CreekRecord daily precipitation (provisional)25.8 mm (1.0 in)12.8 mm (0.5 in)3124 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Mount HothamRecord daily precipitation (provisional)28.6 mm (1.1 in)13.6 mm (0.5 in)3123 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Marree (Witchelina)Record daily precipitation (provisional)5.7 mm (0.22 in)1.1 mm (0.04 in)9620 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Mungeranie (Kalamurina)Record daily precipitation (provisional)15.8 mm (0.6 in)15.8 mm (0.6 in)14020 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Moomba AirportRecord daily precipitation (provisional)16.8 mm (0.7 in)16.8 mm (0.7 in)3120 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Tibooburra (Fort Grey)Record daily precipitation (provisional)24.0 mm (0.9 in)17.6 mm (0.7 in)7220 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Moree (Mallowa (Narba))Record daily precipitation (provisional)17.6 mm (0.7 in)0.6 mm (0.02 in)5920 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Lacmalac (Federal Park)Record daily precipitation (provisional)16.8 mm (0.7 in)0.8 mm (0.03 in)5120 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Young AirportRecord daily precipitation (provisional)13.0 mm (0.5 in)10.0 mm (0.4 in)2420 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Grenfell (Corowood)Record daily precipitation (provisional)12.8 mm (0.5 in)1.6 mm (0.06 in)4119 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Orange Airport AWSRecord daily precipitation (provisional)16.8 mm (0.7 in)6.8 mm (0.27 in)2417 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Thredbo AWSRecord daily precipitation (provisional)32.4 mm (1.3 in)2.4 mm (0.09 in)3517 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Leigh Creek AirportRecord daily precipitation (provisional)4.0 mm (0.16 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)2312 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Mandagery (Rawene)Record daily precipitation (provisional)9.4 mm (0.37 in)7.0 mm (0.28 in)411 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Cootamundra AirportRecord daily precipitation (provisional)3.4 mm (0.13 in)0.4 mm (0.02 in)2410 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-21Condobolin Airport AWSRecord daily precipitation (tie) (provisional)7.2 mm (0.28 in)tie00 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Narrabri (Murrumbilla)Record daily precipitation (provisional)25.6 mm (1.0 in)18.6 mm (0.7 in)1726 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Caroda (Paleroo)Record daily precipitation (provisional)22.6 mm (0.9 in)12.6 mm (0.5 in)3720 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Attunga (the Pines)Record daily precipitation (provisional)18.6 mm (0.7 in)4.6 mm (0.18 in)5520 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Winton (Dalblair)Record daily precipitation (provisional)17.8 mm (0.7 in)4.1 mm (0.16 in)5520 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Duri (Ashgrove) No 142Record daily precipitation (provisional)16.4 mm (0.6 in)3.4 mm (0.13 in)5520 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Gowrie SouthRecord daily precipitation (provisional)18.0 mm (0.7 in)5.0 mm (0.20 in)5520 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Manilla (Fern Hill)Record daily precipitation (provisional)19.2 mm (0.8 in)2.9 mm (0.11 in)5520 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Manilla (Towri)Record daily precipitation (provisional)19.0 mm (0.7 in)6.0 mm (0.24 in)1715 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Nundle (Keeva)Record daily precipitation (provisional)15.4 mm (0.6 in)5.6 mm (0.22 in)1714 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Moree AeroRecord daily precipitation (provisional)12.0 mm (0.5 in)2.8 mm (0.11 in)2413 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Tamworth Airport AWSRecord daily precipitation (provisional)19.2 mm (0.8 in)4.6 mm (0.18 in)1712 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-22Nullo Mountain AWSRecord daily precipitation (provisional)5.2 mm (0.20 in)1.2 mm (0.05 in)2812 of 100 (Routine)
2026-08-23Keepit DamRecord daily precipitation (provisional)32.6 mm (1.3 in)3.4 mm (0.13 in)4022 of 100 (Routine)

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