Extreme rain in Netherlands and Germany, 18 to 21 June 2026
Extreme rain in Netherlands and Germany, 18 to 21 June 2026: 64 records at 62 stations, peak on 19 June 2026. Closed.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-17).
Key Facts
- Extreme rain in Netherlands and Germany, 18 to 21 June 2026 set or tied 64 station records at 62 stations.
- It ran from 18 June 2026 to 21 June 2026 (4 days) and its peak day was 19 June 2026.
- Status: closed.
- Zwolle set a daily record precipitation of 46.5 mm (1.8 in) on 19 June 2026.
- The busiest day was 19 June 2026 with 54 records.
- The oldest broken record in the ranked list had stood for 79 years.
Footprint
18 to 21 June 2026| Station | Type | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwolle | Record daily precipitation | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Sappemeer | Record daily precipitation | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Veendam | Record daily precipitation | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Weerselo | Record daily precipitation | 32.7 mm (1.3 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Zweelo | Record daily precipitation | 30.1 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Herzberg | Record daily precipitation | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Braunlage | Record daily precipitation | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Tubbergen | Record daily precipitation | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Laaghalen | Record daily precipitation | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Eext | Record daily precipitation | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Schoonloo | Record daily precipitation | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Hoogeveen-1 | Record daily precipitation | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Schierke | Record daily precipitation | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Gieterveen | Record daily precipitation | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Hoogeveen | Record daily precipitation | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Biedenkopf | Record daily precipitation | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Burgwald-Bottendorf | Record daily precipitation | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Groot Ammers | Record daily precipitation | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Benschop | Record daily precipitation | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Oudemirdum | Record daily precipitation | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Almelo | Record daily precipitation | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Zeewolde (Schillinkweg) | Record daily precipitation | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Maastricht | Record daily precipitation | 31.1 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-06-20 |
| Boxtel | Record daily precipitation | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-06-20 |
| Steenwijksmoer | Record daily precipitation | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 2026-06-18 |
| Lohnberg-Obershausen | Record daily precipitation | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Rastatt | Record daily precipitation | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Coleman | Record daily precipitation | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Nijbeets | Record daily precipitation | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Delfzijl | Record daily precipitation | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Dwingelo | Record daily precipitation | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Nieuwolda | Record daily precipitation | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Rouveen | Record daily precipitation | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Vaassen | Record daily precipitation | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Wapenveld | Record daily precipitation | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Zeewolde | Record daily precipitation | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| De Kooy | Record daily precipitation | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Marknesse | Record daily precipitation | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Nieuw Beerta | Record daily precipitation | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Esbeek | Record daily precipitation | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-06-20 |
| Oirschot | Record daily precipitation | 29.3 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-06-20 |
| Tilburg | Record daily precipitation | 24.3 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-20 |
| Gilserberg-Moischeid | Record daily precipitation | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 2026-06-21 |
| Marknesse_1 | Record daily precipitation | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Nieuw Buinen | Record daily precipitation | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 2026-06-18 |
| Hummerich | Record daily precipitation | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Montabaur | Record daily precipitation | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Cabauw | Record daily precipitation | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Eschwege | Record daily precipitation | 17.4 mm (0.7 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Laren | Record daily precipitation | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Vlagtwedde | Record daily precipitation | 25.3 mm (1.0 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Lelystad | Record daily precipitation | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Leinefelde | Record daily precipitation | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Holten | Record daily precipitation | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Stavoren | Record daily precipitation | 9.3 mm (0.37 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Schiphol | Record daily precipitation | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Nijkerk | Record daily precipitation | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) | 2026-06-19 |
| Bad-Stunzel Berleburg | Record daily precipitation | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) | 2026-06-19 |
Records per Day
Peak day 54| Date | Records |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | 3 |
| 2026-06-19 | 54 |
| 2026-06-20 | 6 |
| 2026-06-21 | 1 |
Top Records by Margin
Margin over the record replaced| Zwolle, 06-19 | |
|---|---|
| Sappemeer, 06-19 | |
| Veendam, 06-19 | |
| Hoogeveen, 06-19 | |
| Weerselo, 06-19 | |
| Zweelo, 06-19 | |
| Schoonloo, 06-19 | |
| Laaghalen, 06-19 | |
| Herzberg, 06-19 | |
| Tubbergen, 06-19 | |
| Braunlage, 06-19 | |
| Hoogeveen-1, 06-19 | |
| Gieterveen, 06-19 | |
| Burgwald-Bottendorf, 06-19 | |
| Biedenkopf, 06-19 |
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 (mm) | Years the old record stood |
|---|---|
| 27 | 49 |
| 18 | 49 |
| 17 | 49 |
| 15 | 44 |
| 14 | 49 |
| 11 | 48 |
| 10 | 59 |
| 11 | 49 |
| 0 | 61 |
| 14 | 24 |
| 12 | 24 |
| 1 | 79 |
| 9 | 49 |
| 5 | 63 |
| 7 | 49 |
| 16 | 15 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 5 | 48 |
| 1 | 72 |
| 5 | 49 |
| 13 | 36 |
| 0 | 56 |
| 4 | 49 |
| 5 | 40 |
| 10 | 15 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 0 | 59 |
| 3 | 44 |
| 2 | 49 |
| 2 | 49 |
| 2 | 49 |
| 10 | 24 |
| 8 | 15 |
| 2 | 49 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 1 | 49 |
| 4 | 33 |
| 8 | 20 |
| 9 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 1 | 36 |
| 8 | 4 |
| 6 | 24 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 1 | 40 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 3 | 21 |
| 8 | 7 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 7 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 1 | 7 |
| 1 | 4 |
| 1 | 4 |
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| Extreme rain in Netherlands and Germany, 18 to 21 June 2026 (this event) |
Every Record Set
60 of 64| Date | Station | Record | Value | Margin | Years stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Laaghalen | Record daily precipitation | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 4 | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-18 | Steenwijksmoer | Record daily precipitation | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 7.6 mm (0.30 in) | 15 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-18 | Nieuw Buinen | Record daily precipitation | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 21 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Zwolle | Record daily precipitation | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) | 27.1 mm (1.1 in) | 49 | 61 of 100 (Major) |
| 2026-06-19 | Sappemeer | Record daily precipitation | 38.2 mm (1.5 in) | 18.2 mm (0.7 in) | 49 | 51 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-06-19 | Veendam | Record daily precipitation | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) | 49 | 49 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-06-19 | Weerselo | Record daily precipitation | 32.7 mm (1.3 in) | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) | 44 | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-06-19 | Zweelo | Record daily precipitation | 30.1 mm (1.2 in) | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) | 49 | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-06-19 | Herzberg | Record daily precipitation | 28.6 mm (1.1 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 48 | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-06-19 | Braunlage | Record daily precipitation | 34.1 mm (1.3 in) | 10.1 mm (0.4 in) | 59 | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-06-19 | Tubbergen | Record daily precipitation | 34.4 mm (1.4 in) | 11.0 mm (0.4 in) | 49 | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-06-19 | Eext | Record daily precipitation | 55.7 mm (2.2 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 61 | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-06-19 | Schoonloo | Record daily precipitation | 29.9 mm (1.2 in) | 13.6 mm (0.5 in) | 24 | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-06-19 | Laaghalen | Record daily precipitation | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) | 11.8 mm (0.5 in) | 24 | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-06-19 | Hoogeveen-1 | Record daily precipitation | 36.2 mm (1.4 in) | 9.0 mm (0.35 in) | 49 | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Schierke | Record daily precipitation | 25.0 mm (1.0 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 63 | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Gieterveen | Record daily precipitation | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) | 7.2 mm (0.28 in) | 49 | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Hoogeveen | Record daily precipitation | 30.3 mm (1.2 in) | 16.2 mm (0.6 in) | 15 | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Biedenkopf | Record daily precipitation | 25.5 mm (1.0 in) | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) | 40 | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Burgwald-Bottendorf | Record daily precipitation | 31.4 mm (1.2 in) | 5.4 mm (0.21 in) | 48 | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Groot Ammers | Record daily precipitation | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) | 5.0 mm (0.20 in) | 49 | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Benschop | Record daily precipitation | 27.3 mm (1.1 in) | 3.8 mm (0.15 in) | 49 | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Oudemirdum | Record daily precipitation | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 40 | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Almelo | Record daily precipitation | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 44 | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Zeewolde (Schillinkweg) | Record daily precipitation | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) | 24 | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Lohnberg-Obershausen | Record daily precipitation | 18.4 mm (0.7 in) | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 20 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Rastatt | Record daily precipitation | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 36 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Coleman | Record daily precipitation | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 0.2 mm (0.01 in) | 56 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Nijbeets | Record daily precipitation | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 72 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Delfzijl | Record daily precipitation | 18.1 mm (0.7 in) | 1.7 mm (0.07 in) | 49 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Dwingelo | Record daily precipitation | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) | 0.6 mm (0.02 in) | 36 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Nieuwolda | Record daily precipitation | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) | 9.5 mm (0.37 in) | 24 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Rouveen | Record daily precipitation | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 2.4 mm (0.09 in) | 49 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Vaassen | Record daily precipitation | 20.0 mm (0.8 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 49 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Wapenveld | Record daily precipitation | 19.4 mm (0.8 in) | 2.2 mm (0.09 in) | 49 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Zeewolde | Record daily precipitation | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) | 5.9 mm (0.23 in) | 24 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | De Kooy | Record daily precipitation | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) | 0.8 mm (0.03 in) | 49 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Marknesse | Record daily precipitation | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) | 36 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Nieuw Beerta | Record daily precipitation | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) | 15 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Steenwijksmoer | Record daily precipitation | 13.8 mm (0.5 in) | 3.5 mm (0.14 in) | 24 | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Marknesse_1 | Record daily precipitation | 22.0 mm (0.9 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 24 | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Hummerich | Record daily precipitation | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) | 40 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Montabaur | Record daily precipitation | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) | 3.7 mm (0.15 in) | 13 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Cabauw | Record daily precipitation | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) | 7 | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Eschwege | Record daily precipitation | 17.4 mm (0.7 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 13 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Laren | Record daily precipitation | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) | 1.8 mm (0.07 in) | 24 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Vlagtwedde | Record daily precipitation | 25.3 mm (1.0 in) | 4.6 mm (0.18 in) | 5 | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Lelystad | Record daily precipitation | 16.6 mm (0.7 in) | 6.2 mm (0.24 in) | 7 | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Leinefelde | Record daily precipitation | 30.8 mm (1.2 in) | 3.1 mm (0.12 in) | 4 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Holten | Record daily precipitation | 14.6 mm (0.6 in) | 2.1 mm (0.08 in) | 24 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Stavoren | Record daily precipitation | 9.3 mm (0.37 in) | 2.9 mm (0.11 in) | 15 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Schiphol | Record daily precipitation | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 3.3 mm (0.13 in) | 4 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Nijkerk | Record daily precipitation | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) | 1.1 mm (0.04 in) | 7 | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-19 | Bad-Stunzel Berleburg | Record daily precipitation | 19.5 mm (0.8 in) | 1.3 mm (0.05 in) | 4 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-20 | Maastricht | Record daily precipitation | 31.1 mm (1.2 in) | 4.0 mm (0.16 in) | 33 | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-20 | Boxtel | Record daily precipitation | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) | 4 | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-20 | Esbeek | Record daily precipitation | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) | 7.7 mm (0.30 in) | 4 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-20 | Oirschot | Record daily precipitation | 29.3 mm (1.2 in) | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) | 4 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-20 | Tilburg | Record daily precipitation | 24.3 mm (1.0 in) | 8.0 mm (0.31 in) | 4 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-06-21 | Gilserberg-Moischeid | Record daily precipitation | 20.5 mm (0.8 in) | 1.4 mm (0.06 in) | 79 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
The daily ledgers keep a limited number of records per day, so this list has 60 of the 64 records the event counts. The counts above use the full total.
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