Extreme rain in Australia, 1 to 4 October 2026
Extreme rain in Australia, 1 to 4 October 2026: 178 records at 152 stations, peak on 2 October 2026. Closed.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-17).
Key Facts
- Extreme rain in Australia, 1 to 4 October 2026 set or tied 178 station records at 152 stations.
- It ran from 1 October 2026 to 4 October 2026 (4 days) and its peak day was 2 October 2026.
- Status: closed.
- Marlo set a daily record precipitation of 68.2 mm (2.7 in) on 4 October 2026 (provisional).
- The busiest day was 2 October 2026 with 99 records.
- The oldest broken record in the ranked list had stood for 144 years.
Footprint
1 to 4 October 2026| Station | Type | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlo | Record daily precipitation | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) | 2026-10-04 |
| Sea Lake (Post Office) | Record daily precipitation | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Dimboola | Record daily precipitation | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Renmark Irrigation | Record daily precipitation | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Essendon Airport | Record daily precipitation | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Oakleigh (Metropolitan Golf Cl | Record daily precipitation | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Moorabbin Airport | Record daily precipitation | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Bronzewing | Record daily precipitation | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Laverton Raaf | Record daily precipitation | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Marulan (George St) | Record daily precipitation | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Longerenong | Record daily precipitation | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Blackwood | Record daily precipitation | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Glenmaggie Weir | Record daily precipitation | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Melbourne Botanical Gardens | Record daily precipitation | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Palmer | Record daily precipitation | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Goroke (Post Office) | Record daily precipitation | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Bonbeach (Carrum) | Record daily precipitation | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Wodonga Express | Record daily precipitation | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Hume Reservoir | Record daily precipitation | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Murderers Hill | Record daily precipitation | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) | 2026-10-04 |
| Nicholson Winery | Record daily precipitation | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) | 2026-10-04 |
| East Sale Airport | Record daily precipitation | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Stratford | Record daily precipitation | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Eltham | Record daily precipitation | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Koo Wee Rup (Srw) | Record daily precipitation | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Jindivick | Record daily precipitation | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Goulburn Tafe | Record daily precipitation | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Coldstream | Record daily precipitation | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Clunes | Record daily precipitation | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Maryborough | Record daily precipitation | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Walpeup Research | Record daily precipitation | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Fairlight Station | Record daily precipitation | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Daylesford | Record daily precipitation | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Briagolong | Record daily precipitation | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Durdidwarrah | Record daily precipitation | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Mount Moornapa | Record daily precipitation | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Woodend (Carlisle Street) | Record daily precipitation | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Ballarat Aerodrome | Record daily precipitation | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Gelantipy | Record daily precipitation | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Ensay | Record daily precipitation | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Gabo Island Lighthouse | Record daily precipitation | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Gunning Rural Supplies | Record daily precipitation | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Albury Airport AWS | Record daily precipitation | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Hamilton Airport | Record daily precipitation | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Maffra | Record daily precipitation | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Wallan | Record daily precipitation | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Mirranatwa (Bowacka) | Record daily precipitation | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Woodhouselee (Leeston) | Record daily precipitation | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Romsey (Shire Office) | Record daily precipitation | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Wallan (Kilmore Gap) | Record daily precipitation | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Yankalilla (Inman Valley) | Record daily precipitation | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Myponga Reservoir | Record daily precipitation | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Paruna | Record daily precipitation | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Buln Buln | Record daily precipitation | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Willaura (Main Street) | Record daily precipitation | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Combienbar AWS | Record daily precipitation | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 2026-10-03 |
| Great Western (Seppelt) | Record daily precipitation | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Erica (Parkers Corner) | Record daily precipitation | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Bairnsdale Airport | Record daily precipitation | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-10-02 |
| Morwell (Latrobe Valley Airpor | Record daily precipitation | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) | 2026-10-02 |
Records per Day
Peak day 99| Date | Records |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 5 |
| 2026-10-02 | 99 |
| 2026-10-03 | 56 |
| 2026-10-04 | 18 |
Top Records by Margin
Margin over the record replacedMargin is how far the new value is beyond the record it replaced. Ties are not shown.
Margin Against Age of the Broken Record
| Margin (mm) | Years the old record stood |
|---|---|
| 48 | 95 |
| 29 | 89 |
| 23 | 139 |
| 21 | 138 |
| 27 | 81 |
| 23 | 96 |
| 29 | 68 |
| 25 | 73 |
| 21 | 73 |
| 25 | 109 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 19 | 134 |
| 22 | 77 |
| 31 | 44 |
| 12 | 97 |
| 13 | 81 |
| 14 | 99 |
| 21 | 61 |
| 7 | 139 |
| 28 | 40 |
| 10 | 130 |
| 9 | 120 |
| 24 | 32 |
| 52 | 32 |
| 18 | 55 |
| 30 | 23 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 24 | 32 |
| 25 | 31 |
| 15 | 81 |
| 29 | 23 |
| 5 | 138 |
| 8 | 89 |
| 4 | 138 |
| 3 | 134 |
| 10 | 73 |
| 14 | 75 |
| 3 | 97 |
| 2 | 134 |
| 14 | 60 |
| 9 | 79 |
| 8 | 76 |
| 29 | 23 |
| 2 | 99 |
| 1 | 144 |
| 1 | 130 |
| 2 | 116 |
| 33 | 23 |
| 23 | 16 |
| 1 | 103 |
| 2 | 95 |
| 6 | 79 |
| 8 | 61 |
| 3 | 81 |
| 5 | 79 |
| 7 | 73 |
| 7 | 75 |
| 19 | 31 |
| 28 | 9 |
| 2 | 89 |
| 13 | 32 |
| 4 | 76 |
| 33 | 23 |
| 19 | 32 |
| 7 | 61 |
| 19 | 23 |
| 7 | 60 |
| 20 | 24 |
| 18 | 23 |
| 11 | 32 |
| 12 | 32 |
| 12 | 23 |
| 22 | 16 |
| 21 | 23 |
| 12 | 32 |
| 1 | 79 |
| 1 | 73 |
| 9 | 28 |
| 1 | 79 |
| 9 | 28 |
| 19 | 43 |
| 1 | 73 |
| 8 | 60 |
| 11 | 32 |
| 14 | 23 |
| 14 | 32 |
| 20 | 15 |
| 14 | 32 |
| 9 | 23 |
| 6 | 48 |
| 14 | 23 |
| 21 | 44 |
| 12 | 25 |
| 30 | 12 |
| 18 | 23 |
| 2 | 67 |
| 0 | 76 |
| 10 | 40 |
| 7 | 28 |
| 19 | 23 |
| 16 | 36 |
| 10 | 23 |
| 2 | 48 |
| 0 | 60 |
| 9 | 23 |
| 16 | 17 |
| 3 | 49 |
| 7 | 40 |
| 19 | 23 |
| 14 | 4 |
| 12 | 27 |
| 7 | 31 |
| 6 | 23 |
| 15 | 31 |
| 4 | 49 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 13 | 23 |
| 4 | 40 |
| 9 | 32 |
| 11 | 28 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 6 | 23 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 10 | 12 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 4 | 23 |
| 8 | 23 |
| 4 | 40 |
| 6 | 31 |
| 2 | 43 |
| 19 | 9 |
| 12 | 15 |
| 1 | 48 |
| 7 | 28 |
| 2 | 40 |
| 7 | 23 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 6 | 23 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 4 | 23 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 5 | 23 |
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 5 | 31 |
| 16 | 16 |
| 2 | 31 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 6 | 23 |
| 5 | 23 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 2 | 28 |
| 1 | 23 |
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 27 |
| 2 | 17 |
| 2 | 28 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 1 | 0 |
| 1 | 27 |
| 1 | 9 |
| 0 | 9 |
| 8 | 3 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 4 | 17 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 0 | 23 |
| 1 | 23 |
| 1 | 24 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 0 | 9 |
| 1 | 9 |
| 1 | 3 |
| 0 | 9 |
Compared With Other Events
Station records per event| Extreme rain in United States and Mexico, 23 February to 15 March 2019 | |
|---|---|
| Extreme rain in United States, 3 to 19 January 2024 | |
| Extreme rain in Australia, 7 to 26 March 2021 | |
| Extreme rain in United States and Mexico, 29 September to 19 October 2018 | |
| Extreme rain in United States, 19 December 2022 to 13 January 2023 | |
| Extreme rain in Australia, 1 to 4 October 2026 (this event) |
Every Record Set
176 of 178| Date | Station | Record | Value | Margin | Years stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Edithburgh | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 23 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-01 | Yankalilla (Inman Valley) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 79 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-01 | Yankalilla | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 81 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-01 | Berri | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 9.6 mm (0.38 in) | 12 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-01 | Vaughan | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) | 9.2 mm (0.36 in) | 4 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Sea Lake (Post Office) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) | 29.3 mm (1.2 in) | 89 | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-02 | Renmark Irrigation | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 138 | 72 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-02 | Essendon Airport | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | 81 | 70 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-02 | Oakleigh (Metropolitan Golf Cl | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) | 96 | 70 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-02 | Moorabbin Airport | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) | 68 | 67 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-02 | Bronzewing | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) | 73 | 65 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-02 | Laverton Raaf | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) | 73 | 63 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-02 | Blackwood | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 47.2 mm (1.9 in) | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 134 | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-02 | Glenmaggie Weir | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 77 | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Melbourne Botanical Gardens | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 48.2 mm (1.9 in) | 30.6 mm (1.2 in) | 44 | 59 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Palmer | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 27.0 mm (1.1 in) | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) | 97 | 57 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Goroke (Post Office) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) | 13.1 mm (0.5 in) | 81 | 55 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Bonbeach (Carrum) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 37.5 mm (1.5 in) | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 61 | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | East Sale Airport | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 31.0 mm (1.2 in) | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 55 | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Stratford | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 29.6 mm (1.2 in) | 23 | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Eltham | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 44.8 mm (1.8 in) | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 32 | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Koo Wee Rup (Srw) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 32 | 50 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Jindivick | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 54.0 mm (2.1 in) | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) | 81 | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Coldstream | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) | 23 | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Clunes | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 138 | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Maryborough | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 138 | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Walpeup Research | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 30.4 mm (1.2 in) | 10.1 mm (0.4 in) | 73 | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Daylesford | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 40.0 mm (1.6 in) | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) | 79 | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Briagolong | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 42.2 mm (1.7 in) | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) | 23 | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Durdidwarrah | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 99 | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Mount Moornapa | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | 23 | 41 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Woodend (Carlisle Street) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) | 5.7 mm (0.22 in) | 79 | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Ballarat Aerodrome | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 61 | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Maffra | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) | 23 | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Wallan | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) | 32 | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Mirranatwa (Bowacka) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) | 6.8 mm (0.27 in) | 61 | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Romsey (Shire Office) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 23 | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Wallan (Kilmore Gap) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) | 23 | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-02 | Yankalilla (Inman Valley) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 11.2 mm (0.4 in) | 32 | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Myponga Reservoir | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 32 | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Paruna | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 23 | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Buln Buln | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) | 32 | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Willaura (Main Street) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 27.6 mm (1.1 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 73 | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Great Western (Seppelt) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 73 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Erica (Parkers Corner) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) | 7.7 mm (0.30 in) | 60 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Bairnsdale Airport | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 28.8 mm (1.1 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 32 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Morwell (Latrobe Valley Airpor | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 32.6 mm (1.3 in) | 13.6 mm (0.5 in) | 32 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Murderers Hill | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 20.2 mm (0.8 in) | 15 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Upper Plenty | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 32 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Lismore (Post Office) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 23 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Ararat Prison | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 23 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Acheron River @ Taggerty | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 31.6 mm (1.2 in) | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 12 | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Kyneton | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 23 | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Kinglake West | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) | 15.6 mm (0.6 in) | 36 | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Derrinallum (Post Office) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 28.0 mm (1.1 in) | 9.8 mm (0.39 in) | 23 | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Newstead | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 23 | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Melbourne Airport | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 4 | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Nicholson Winery | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 27.8 mm (1.1 in) | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 32 | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Rupanyup (Post Office) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 23 | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Stawell Aerodrome | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 23 | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Mount Tamboritha | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 27.8 mm (1.1 in) | 11.6 mm (0.5 in) | 15 | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Balaklava | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 28 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Cape Willoughby | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 139 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Hartley (Pine Hill) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 48 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Mount Crawford (Mt Crawford Aw | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) | 13.4 mm (0.5 in) | 0 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Callington | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) | 2.6 mm (0.10 in) | 97 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Sedan (Sandleton) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 79 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Purnong (Claypans) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 7.0 mm (0.28 in) | 28 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Coonalpyn | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 10.6 mm (0.4 in) | 2.7 mm (0.11 in) | 134 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Keith | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 14.4 mm (0.6 in) | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 0 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Pira Wild Horse Plains | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 60 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Birchip (Woodlands) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 15.4 mm (0.6 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 130 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Birchip (Marlbed) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2.8 mm (0.11 in) | 49 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Quambatook South | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) | 130 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Ultima (Post Office) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 16.2 mm (0.6 in) | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 89 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Cope Cope | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 89 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Natimuk | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 23 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Kerang (Meran Downs) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 2.3 mm (0.09 in) | 134 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Mincha | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 0.3 mm (0.01 in) | 60 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Wonthaggi | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 0.7 mm (0.03 in) | 103 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Cerberus | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 23 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Rhyll | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 21.0 mm (0.8 in) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 25 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Redesdale | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 79 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Tailem Bend | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 16.2 mm (0.6 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 23 | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Birchip Reservoir | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | 23 | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Apsley (Post Office) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 17.6 mm (0.7 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 0 | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Charlton (Donald St) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 17.2 mm (0.7 in) | 3.6 mm (0.14 in) | 23 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Castlemaine Prison | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 23 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Pinnaroo | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 23 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Boundary Bend | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 9.4 mm (0.37 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 31 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Goolwa Barrage | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 23 | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Renmark Aero | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 23 | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Lindsay Point | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 15.8 mm (0.6 in) | 3.2 mm (0.13 in) | 23 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Mangalore Airport | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 23 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Prospect Hill | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 23 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Tabilk (Tahbilk Winery) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 2.5 mm (0.10 in) | 23 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Kensington Upper (Burnside) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 0 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Ouyen (Post Office) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 30.6 mm (1.2 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 9 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Wanalta Daen Station | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 23 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Bendigo Airport | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 19.6 mm (0.8 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 23 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Mount Nowa Nowa | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 12.6 mm (0.5 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 24 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Newham (Cobaw) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 5.2 mm (0.20 in) | 9 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-02 | Parawa (Second Valley Forest A | Record daily precipitation (tie) (provisional) | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | tie | 23 | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Dimboola | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 32.2 mm (1.3 in) | 23.3 mm (0.9 in) | 139 | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-03 | Marulan (George St) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 109 | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-03 | Longerenong | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 46.8 mm (1.8 in) | 26.6 mm (1.0 in) | 44 | 62 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-03 | Wodonga Express | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) | 99 | 54 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Hume Reservoir | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 59.0 mm (2.3 in) | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 40 | 53 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Goulburn Tafe | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 48.6 mm (1.9 in) | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 31 | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Fairlight Station | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 47.0 mm (1.9 in) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 75 | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Glenmaggie Weir | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 39.8 mm (1.6 in) | 13.6 mm (0.5 in) | 60 | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Gelantipy | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 44.6 mm (1.8 in) | 22.8 mm (0.9 in) | 16 | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Ensay | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 6.6 mm (0.26 in) | 73 | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Gabo Island Lighthouse | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 29.4 mm (1.2 in) | 6.5 mm (0.26 in) | 75 | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Gunning Rural Supplies | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) | 31 | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Albury Airport AWS | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 9 | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Hamilton Airport | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 26.8 mm (1.1 in) | 12.8 mm (0.5 in) | 32 | 38 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Woodhouselee (Leeston) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 76 | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Nicholson Winery | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 24 | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-03 | Combienbar AWS | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 22.2 mm (0.9 in) | 16 | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Briagolong | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 41.0 mm (1.6 in) | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) | 23 | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Bairnsdale Airport | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 33.4 mm (1.3 in) | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) | 23 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Mirranatwa (Bowacka) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 45.4 mm (1.8 in) | 5.8 mm (0.23 in) | 48 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Thredbo AWS | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 90.6 mm (3.6 in) | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 44 | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Big Hill (Glen Dusk) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 76 | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Uplands (Gibbo River Park) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 44.0 mm (1.7 in) | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) | 40 | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Mallacoota | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 23 | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Stratford | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) | 7.4 mm (0.29 in) | 40 | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Mount Moornapa | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 51.0 mm (2.0 in) | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 23 | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Bowning (Wanganui) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 31 | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Nimmitabel (Cottesloe) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 29.8 mm (1.2 in) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 31 | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Mount Nowa Nowa | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 34.2 mm (1.3 in) | 12.8 mm (0.5 in) | 23 | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | East Sale Airport | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 40 | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Murderers Hill | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 37.2 mm (1.5 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 28 | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Bombala AWS | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 26.2 mm (1.0 in) | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) | 24 | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Aranda (Bindaga St) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | 6.0 mm (0.24 in) | 31 | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Hunters Hill | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 51.2 mm (2.0 in) | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 9 | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Berridale (Myack Street) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 22.2 mm (0.9 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 43 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Beulah | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 48 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Cope Cope | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 8.8 mm (0.35 in) | 120 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Kyabram Dpi | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 4.2 mm (0.17 in) | 49 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Mooroopna | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 19.2 mm (0.8 in) | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 41 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Tatura Inst Sustainable Ag | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) | 76 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Milawa Brown Bros | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 18.6 mm (0.7 in) | 1.6 mm (0.06 in) | 116 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Morwell (Latrobe Valley Airpor | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 24.0 mm (0.9 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 40 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Mount Tamboritha | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 30.0 mm (1.2 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 28 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Melbourne Botanical Gardens | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 40 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Wickliffe | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 144 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Dederang | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 36.0 mm (1.4 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 41 | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Bega AWS | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 4 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Wangaratta Aero | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 28 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Newham (Cobaw) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 12.0 mm (0.5 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 28 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Young Airport | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 32.4 mm (1.3 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 27 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Birchip (Woodlands) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 9 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Acheron River @ Taggerty | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 9 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Romsey (Shire Office) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 9 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Aireys Inlet | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 14.8 mm (0.6 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 9 | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Blackwood | Record daily precipitation (tie) (provisional) | 44.2 mm (1.7 in) | tie | 44 | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-03 | Sheoaks | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 0.4 mm (0.02 in) | 9 | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Marlo | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 68.2 mm (2.7 in) | 47.9 mm (1.9 in) | 95 | 78 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-10-04 | Nicholson Winery | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 32 | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-04 | Murderers Hill | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 82.4 mm (3.2 in) | 52.2 mm (2.1 in) | 32 | 52 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-10-04 | Araluen Lower (Araluen Rd) | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 43 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Goulburn Airport AWS | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 34.6 mm (1.4 in) | 15.6 mm (0.6 in) | 17 | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Braidwood Racecourse AWS | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 30.6 mm (1.2 in) | 11.6 mm (0.5 in) | 27 | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Durdidwarrah | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 1.9 mm (0.07 in) | 95 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Nowra Ran Air Station AWS | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 32 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Barrengarry (the Old School Ho | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 31 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Nullo Mountain AWS | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 2.0 mm (0.08 in) | 27 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Goulburn Tafe | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 21.4 mm (0.8 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 17 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Sheoaks | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) | 7.8 mm (0.31 in) | 3 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Aireys Inlet | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | 3 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Orange Airport AWS | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 24.8 mm (1.0 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 17 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Richmond Raaf | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) | 4.4 mm (0.17 in) | 16 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Penrith Lakes AWS | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 15.2 mm (0.6 in) | 3.4 mm (0.13 in) | 16 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-10-04 | Rhyll | Record daily precipitation (provisional) | 23.4 mm (0.9 in) | 1.2 mm (0.05 in) | 3 | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
The daily ledgers keep a limited number of records per day, so this list has 176 of the 178 records the event counts. The counts above use the full total.
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