List of the wettest tropical cyclones by country

This is a list of wettest tropical cyclones by country, using all known available sources. Data is most complete for Australia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Japan, Hong Kong, Mexico, Taiwan, Micronesia's Yap and Chuuk, and the United States, with fragmentary data available for other countries. The French region of Réunion holds several world records for tropical cyclone and worldwide rainfall, due to the rough topography and its location in the Indian Ocean.

Antigua and Barbuda

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Antigua and Barbuda
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 463.6 18.25 Lenny 1999 V. C. Bird International Airport
2 252.5 9.94 Luis 1995 V. C. Bird International Airport
3 245.8 9.68 Frederic 1979 V. C. Bird International Airport
4 232.6 9.16 Omar 2008 V. C. Bird International Airport
5 198.3 7.81 Earl 2010 V. C. Bird International Airport
6 194.1 7.64 Jose 1999 V. C. Bird International Airport
7 188.9 7.44 Hugo 1989 V. C. Bird International Airport
8 163.6 6.44 Daisy 1962 V. C. Bird International Airport
9 159.2 6.27 Iris 1995 V. C. Bird International Airport
10 146.9 5.78 Rafael 2012 V. C. Bird International Airport

Australia

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Australia
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 2,252 88.66 Jasper 2023 Bairds
2 1,947 76.65 Peter 1979 Mount Bellenden Ker
3 1,870 73.62 Rona 1999 Mount Bellenden Ker
4 1,318 51.89 Wanda 1974 Mount Glorious
5 1,256.8 49.48 Fletcher 2014 Kowanyama
6 1,111 43.74 Alfred 2025 Upper Springbrook
7 1,082 42.60 Aivu 1989 Dalrymple Heights
8 1,065 41.93 May 1998 Burketown
9 1,000 39.37 Justin 1997 Willis Island
10 1,000 39.37 Ellie 2009

Christmas Island

Christmas Island is an Australian territory located in the Indian Ocean located at the summit of a submarine mountain, which rises steeply to a central plateau that is dominated by stands of rainforest. After rainfall and wind observations started on the island during 1972, only 13 tropical cyclones passed within 220 km (135 mi) of the territory between 1972 and 2005.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants on Christmas Island
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 368.2 14.5 Dahlia 2017 Christmas Island Airport
2 220.2 8.67 Paddy 2021 Christmas Island Aero
3 181.0 7.13 Gillian 2014 Christmas Island Airport
4 115.6 4.55 Odette 2021 Christmas Island Airport
5 102.4 4.03 Jacob 2007 Christmas Island Airport
6 65.0 2.56 Cecily 1973
7 52.8 2.08 Rosie 2008 Christmas Island Airport
8 38 1.50 Norah 1974
9 17 0.67 Denise 1975

Cocos Islands

The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are an Australian territory of 27 coral islands that are formed into two large coral atolls and cover an area of around 36 km2 (14 sq mi) of the Indian Ocean to the northwest of Perth, Australia. Rainfall observations started on the islands during 1907, while temperature, wind and other records started in 1952. Between 1952 and 2005 27 tropical cyclones caused storm force wind gusts of over 90 km/h (55 mph) on the islands, while only four caused hurricane-force gusts of over 125 km/h (80 mph).

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in the Cocos Islands
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 844.6 33.25 11U 2013 Cocos Island Airport
2 298.0 11.73 Pedro 1989
3 170.0 6.69 Walter 2001
4 160.0 6.30 Adeline-Juliet 2005
5 127.0 5.00 Deidre-Dalida 1973
6 115.0 4.53 Bruce 2013 Cocos Island Airport
7 107.6 4.24 Kate 2014 Cocos Island Airport
8 89.4 3.52 Norah 1974
9 66.9 2.63 Annie 1973
10 56.0 2.20 Anggrek 2010 Cocos Island Airport

Bahamas

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in the Bahamas
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 747.5 29.43 Noel 2007 Long Island
2 580.1 22.84 Dorian 2019 Hope Town
3 500.3 19.70 Matthew 2016 Matthew Town, Inagua
4 436.6 17.19 Flora 1963 Duncan Town
5 390.1 15.36 Inez 1966 Nassau Airport
6 337.1 13.27 Fox 1952 New Providence
7 321.1 12.64 Michelle 2001 Nassau
8 309.4 12.18 Erin 1995 Church Grove
9 260.0 9.88 Fay 2008 Freeport
10 236.7 9.32 Floyd 1999 Little Harbor Abacos

Bangladesh

Bangladesh has been the scene of the greatest tropical cyclone casualties in recent times. The country is quite flat and generally lies near sea level.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Bangladesh
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1,051.2 41.39 Komen 2015 Chittagong
2 ~300 ~12.00 Rashmi 2008
3 280 11.02 Monsoon Depression — Sep. 2004 Barisal
4 253 10.00 Viyaru 2013 Patuakhali
5 227.2 8.94 Trop. Depression — Oct. 2004 Rangpur
6 220.0 8.66 Bhola 1970 Maya Bandar
7 200 7.87 Sidr 2007
8 130 5.11 Aila 2009 Chittagong
9 129 5.07 Bijli 2009
10 53 2.13 Akash 2007

Belize

This country has terrain mainly across its southern sections, with elevations up to about 3,700 feet (1,100 m). The highest reported rainfall in what was formerly British Honduras occurred during Hurricane Keith in 2000 when 32.67 inches (830 mm) of rain fell in a 24‑hour period at Phillip Goodson International Airport in Belize City. Equally heavy rains could have fallen during Hurricane Hattie of 1961 and Hurricane Fifi of 1974.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Belize
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 829.8 32.67 Keith 2000 Philip Goldson Airport
2 555.2 21.86 Eta 2020 Baldy Beacon
3 546.6 21.52 Sixteen 2008 Baldy Beacon
4 299.7 11.80 Amanda 2020 Belmopan
5 249.2 9.81 Chantal 2001 Towerhill
6 246.0 9.69 Mitch 1998 Central Farm Meteorological Station
7 241.0 9.49 Gert 1993 Hunting Caye
8 240.6 9.47 Nadine 2024 Ranchito
9 179.0 7.05 Greta 1978 Central Farm Meteorological Station
10 152.4 6.00 Fifi 1974 La Placencia

Cambodia

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Cambodia
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 404.1 15.91 Linda 1997 Kompot
2 240.0 9.45 Violet 1964 Paksa
3 30.5 1.20 Faith 1998 Kompong Cham

Canada

Tropical cyclones are usually in transition to extratropical cyclones by the time they reach Atlantic Canada, though occasionally they retain their tropical status. No tropical cyclone has ever hit Canada's Pacific coast.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Canada
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 302.0 11.89 Harvey 1999 Oxford, NS
2 249.9 9.84 Beth 1971 Halifax, NS
3 238.0 9.37 Igor 2010 St. Lawrence, NL
4 224.8 8.85 Matthew 2016 Sydney, NS
5 221 8.70 Debby 2024 Lanoraie, QC
6 213.6 8.41 Hazel 1954 Snelgrove, ON
7 212.0 8.35 Fiona 2022 Cape North, NS
8 210.0 8.26 Earl 2022 Paradise, NL
9 191.0 7.52 Bertha 1990 Hunter's Mountain, NS
10 185.0 7.28 Sandy 2012 Charlevoix, QC

China

China is a mountainous country, which leads to rapid dissipation of cyclones that move inland as well as significant amounts of rain from those dissipating cyclones. Typhoon Nina (1975) caused the collapse of two huge reservoirs and ten smaller dams when 1,062 millimetres (41.8 in) fell in Henan during a 24‑hour period, which is the record for Mainland China. Typhoon Sam of the 1999 Pacific typhoon season became the wettest known tropical cyclone to impact Hong Kong since records began in 1884, breaking a 73‑year‑old record. Precipitation associated with tropical cyclones and their remains can bring snow to Tibet. An early October 2004 tropical depression brought daily precipitation of 6 centimetres (2.4 in) of liquid equivalent precipitation to Che-Ku county in the form of heavy snow, which was a new October daily precipitation record for both rain and snow. This led to a loss of 340,000 kg of food, 230,000 kg of forage grass, and 263 livestock in the snowstorm.

Mainland

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Mainland China
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1629.0 64.13 Nina 1975 Banqiao Dam
2 951.0 37.4 In-fa 2021 Yuyao
3 831.1 32.72 Fitow 2001 Changjiang County
4 806.0 31.73 Soudelor 2015 Wenzhou
5 744.8 29.32 Doksuri 2023 Wangjiayuan Reservoir
6 662.0 26.01 Chanthu 2021 Dinghai District, Zhoushan
7 600.0 24.00 Haikui 2012 Anhui Province
8 555.0 21.85 Chanchu 2006 Zhangpu County

Hong Kong

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants Hong Kong
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 632.0 24.90 Haikui 2023 Hong Kong Observatory
2 616.5 24.27 Sam 1999 Hong Kong Observatory
3 597.0 23.50 July 1926 Typhoon Royal Observatory, Hong Kong
4 562.0 22.13 June 1916 Typhoon Royal Observatory, Hong Kong
5 530.7 20.89 Agnes 1965 Royal Observatory, Hong Kong
6 519.0 20.43 Agnes 1978 Royal Observatory, Hong Kong
7 516.1 20.32 Ellen 1976 Royal Observatory, Hong Kong
8 497.5 19.59 Dot 1993 Royal Observatory, Hong Kong
9 491.7 19.36 Dot 1982 Royal Observatory, Hong Kong
10 480.9 18.93 Helen 1995 Royal Observatory, Hong Kong

Costa Rica

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Costa Rica
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 920.0 36.22 Cesar 1996 Alto de Tinamaste
2 624.4 24.58 Eta 2020 Arunachala
3 487.4 19.19 Nate 2017 Maritima
4 466.6 18.37 Mitch 1998 Jaco
5 376.4 14.82 Alma 2008 Quepos
6 331.5 13.05 Gert 1993 Unknown
7 308.0 12.11 Otto 2016 Miravalles Volcano

Cuba

Hurricane Flora of October 1963 drifted across Cuba for four days, leading to extreme rainfall across the mountainous island country. During the heaviest 24‑hour period of rainfall, 735 millimetres (28.9 in) of rain fell at Santiago de Cuba. Total amounts of 2,033 millimetres (80.0 in) over 4 days and 2,550 millimetres (100 in) over 5 days produced staggering loss of life in Cuba, where over 2000 perished.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Cuba
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 2,550 100.39 Flora 1963
2 1,092 42.99 Dennis 2005
3 1,025 40.35 T.D. #1 1988
4 1,012 39.84 Alberto 1982
5 870 34.25 Frederic 1979
6 849 33.43 T.D. #1 1992
7 825 32.48 Laura 1971
8 800 31.50 Irene 1999
9 754 29.69 Michelle 2001
10 747 29.41 Lili 1996

Dominica

The islands of the eastern Caribbean are constantly threatened by tropical storms and hurricanes, mainly between August and October. Dominica is a rugged island, with spots of elevation as high as nearly 4,750 feet (1,450 m). As Hurricane Jeanne moved through the region, 422.3 millimetres (16.63 in) of rain fell during the 24‑hour period ending on the morning of September 15, 2004.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Dominica
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 800–850 31–33 Erika 2015 Morne Diablotins
2 579.1 22.80 Maria 2017 Cophall
3 422.3 16.63 Jeanne 2004
4 246.4 9.70 Edith 1963
5 215.9 8.50 David 1979 Roseau
6 150.1 5.91 Abby 1960
7 79.5 3.13 Isaias 2020 Salisbury
8 20.6 0.81 Flora 1963

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic, has some of the highest terrain surrounding the Caribbean Sea, with Pico Duarte peaking at 10,700 feet (3,300 m) above sea level. Most of the tropical cyclone rainfall totals on the list below are 24‑hour maxima, which likely underrepresent the storm total.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants the Dominican Republic
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1001.5 39.43 Flora 1963 Polo Barahona
2 905.0 35.63 Noel 2007 Angelina
3 598.0 23.54 Cleo 1964 Polo
4 528.0 20.79 Emily 2011 Neyba
5 505.2 19.89 Jeanne 2004 Isla Saona
6 479.8 18.89 Inez 1966 Polo
7 445.5 17.54 Hurricane Four 1944 Hondo Valle
8 391.4 15.41 Hurricane Five 1935 Barahona
9 359.9 14.17 Hanna 2008 Oveido
10 350.0 13.78 T.S. One 1948 Bayaguana

El Salvador

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in El Salvador
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1513 59.57 Twelve E (2011) Huizucar, La Libertad
2 1.017 40.03 Amanda 2020
3 861 33.90 Mitch 1998
4 766 30.16 Stan 2005
5 676 26.61 Paul 1982
6 672 26.46 Agatha 2010
7 603 23.74 Matthew 2010
8 275.4 10.84 Eta 2020 Planes de Montecristo

Fiji

Orography from the volcanic islands of Fiji has led to significant rainfall during tropical cyclone passages, which occur roughly once a year.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Fiji
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1,139 44.84 Wally (1980) Sakisa
2 1,040 40.94 Kina (1992-93) Monasavu dam
3 913 35.94 04F (2016) Monasavu dam
4 755 29.72 Bebe (1972) Naseuvou
5 744 29.29 Ana (2021) Dreketilailai
6 697 27.44 Gavin (1985) Monasavu dam
7 615 24.21 Gavin (1997) Monasavu dam
8 545 21.46 June (1997) Matei
9 535 21.06 14F (2016) Nadarivatu
10 529 20.83 Evan (2012) Monasavu dam

France

French Polynesia

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in French Polynesia
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 550 21.65 02F 1998 Tahiti
2 356 14.02 Judy 2004 Takaroa
3 241 9.49 Wasa 1991 Uturoa
4 149 5.87 Pam 1997 Rarotonga
5 62.1 2.44 Zita 2007 Rurutu

Guadeloupe

Hurricane Marilyn moved directly across the island in mid-September 1995, bringing the highest known rainfall totals to the island from a tropical cyclone.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Guadeloupe
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 582 22.91 Luis 1995 Dent de l'est (Soufrière)
2 534 21.02 Fiona 2022 Saint-Claude
3 508 20.00 Marilyn 1995 Saint-Claude
4 466 18.35 Lenny 1999 Gendarmerie
5 416 16.38 Philippe 2023 Vieux-Fort
6 389 15.31 Hugo 1989
7 318 12.52 Hortense 1996 Maison du Volcan
8 300 11.81 Jeanne 2004
9 223.3 8.79 Cleo 1964 Deshaies
10 200 7.87 Erika 2009

Martinique

Martinique is a mountainous island at the fringe of the eastern Caribbean Sea.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Martinique
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 680.7 26.80 Dorothy 1970 Fourniols
2 567.0 22.32 Klaus 1990 Le Morne-Rouge
3 475.0 18.07 Beulah 1967 Les Anses-d'Arlets
4 450.1 17.72 Iris 1995 Ducos
5 349.0 13.74 David 1979 Saint-Joseph
6 332.0 13.07 Dean 2007 Fort-de-France
7 305.0 12.01 Cindy 1993 Le Prêcheur
8 301.5 11.87 Edith 1963 Saint-Pierre
9 280.0 11.02 Allen 1980 Grand-Rivière
10 230.1 9.059 Marilyn 1995 Le Morne-Rouge

New Caledonia

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in New Caledonia
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 813 32.01 Gyan 1981 La Ouinné
2 750 29.53 Beatrice 1959 Tiwaka
3 713 28.07 Anne 1988 Goro
4 620 24.41 Unnamed 1962 Houaïlou
5 528 20.79 Esau 1992 Kopéto
6 474 18.66 Drena 1997 Dzumac
7 450 17.72 Vania 2011 Goro (Station Vale NC)
8 414 16.30 Frank 1999 Tango (Chaîne)
9 411 16.18 Cliff 1981 La Ouinné
10 409 16.10 Cook 2017 Thio-Plateau

Réunion Island

The mountainous island of Réunion has experienced several of the highest rainfall totals on record from tropical cyclones and holds the rainfall world records for 12, 24, 48, 72 hours, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten days as a result. The 12 and 24 hourly rainfall records were set at Foc-Foc by Cyclone Denise in 1966, while an Unnamed Tropical Cyclone between April 8–10, 1958 set the record for 48 hours at Aurere. Tropical Cyclone Gamede between February 24–28, 2007 came close to beating the records for 12, 24 and 48 hours before setting the records for three, four, five, six, seven, eight and nine days that were held by Tropical Cyclone Hyacinthe 1980. Hyacinthe currently holds the world records for ten and fifteen days with rainfall totals of 5,678 millimetres (223.5 in) and 6,083 millimetres (239.5 in) respectively recorded at Commerson Crater.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants on Reunion island
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 6,433 253.27 Hyacinthe 1980 Commerson
2 5,512 217.01 Gamede 2007 Commerson
3 2,958 116.46 Diwa 2006 Grand-Ilet
4 2,044 80.472 Batsirai 2022 Commerson
5 1,825 71.85 Denise 1966 Foc-Foc
6 1,360 53.54 Dina 2002 Bellecombe
7 1,309 51.54 Firinga 1989 Pas de Bellecombe
8 1,196 47.09 Gael 2009 Commerson
9 1,196 47.09 Florine 1981 Foc-Foc
10 1,025 40.35 Bejisa 2013 Cilaos

Saint Martin

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Saint Martin
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 866.6 34.12 Lenny 1999 Gendarmerie
2 349.3 13.75 Jose 1999 Point Blanche
3 328.7 12.94 Otto 2010 Charlotte Amalie
4 98.0 3.86 Earl 2010 Grand Case
6 85.1 3.35 Marilyn 1995

Wallis and Futuna

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Wallis and Futuna
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 674.9 26.57 Raja 1986 Maopoopo, Futuna Island
2 556.7 21.92 Fran 1992 Hihifo, Wallis Island
3 291.2 11.46 Val 1975 Hihifo, Wallis Island
4 220.6 8.69 Hina 1997 Maopoopo, Futuna Island
5 186.0 7.32 Evan 2012 Futuna Island
6 180.0 7.09 Val 1980 Maopoopo, Futuna Island
7 171.6 6.76 Keli 1997 Hihifo, Wallis Island
8 160.8 6.33 Unnamed 1966 Malaetoli, Wallis Island
9 160.0 6.30 Amos 2016 Hihifo, Wallis Island
10 119.0 4.69 Waka 2001 Hihifo, Wallis Island

Guatemala

Tropical Storm Agatha in May 2010 became the second-wettest tropical cyclone in the nation's history when it slowly developed while remaining nearly stationary to the southwest of Guatemala, before turning northeast and dissipating across inland Central America.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants Guatemala
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 600 23.62 Mitch 1998 Central Sierra de las Minas
2 565.6 22.62 Agatha 2010 Mazatenango
3 534.8 21.06 Eta 2020 Cobán
4 299.7 11.8 Amanda 2020 Jutiapa
5 ~250 ~9.84 Stan 2005
6 ~200 ~7.87 Adrian 2005
7 184.6 7.27 Francelia 1969

Haiti

Haiti that makes up three-eighths of Hispaniola, is a mountainous country that has experienced some of the most powerful hurricanes on record, including Hurricane David. Its three mountain ranges have peaks as high as 8793 feet/2680 meters above sea level.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Haiti
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1,447.8 57.00 Flora 1963 Miragoâne
2 654.8 25.78 Noel 2007 Camp Perrin
3 604.5 23.80 Matthew 2016 Anse-á-Veau
4 410.0 16.14 Lili 2002 Camp Perrin
5 323.0 12.72 Hanna 2008 Camp Perrin
6 273.0 10.75 Gustav 2008 Camp Perrin
7 168.0 6.614 Laura 2020 Port-Au-Prince
8 65.0 2.56 Fox 1952 Ouanaminthe

Honduras

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants Honduras
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1,016 40.00 Sara 2024 La Ceiba
2 912 35.89 Mitch 1998 Choluteca
3 803 31.63 Eta 2020 Tela, Atlántida
4 760 29.92 Alma 1966 San Rafael
5 610 24.00 Fifi 1974
6 554 21.82 Beta 2005 Trujillo
7 360 14.19 T.D. #16 2008 Roatán
8 301 11.85 Iota 2020 La Ceiba
9 244 9.62 Felix 2007 Omoa
10 192 7.56 Nana 2020 Roatan

Swan Island

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants on Swan Island
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 362.7 14.28 Alma 1966
2 228.9 9.01 Debbie 1965
3 220.0 8.66 Ella 1970
4 178.6 7.03 Laurie 1969
5 167.1 6.58 Isbell 1964
6 105.2 4.14 Beulah 1967
7 98.8 3.89 Carla 1961
8 90.7 3.57 Francelia 1969
9 87.1 3.43 Hattie 1961
10 80.5 3.17 Fox 1952

India

India can be struck by cyclones that form in the Bay of Bengal or the Arabian Sea.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in India
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 2,300 90.55 1968 Severe Cyclonic Storm Pedong, West Bengal
2 1,840 72.44 Severe Cyclonic Storm ARB 01 (2004) Aminidivi, Lakshadweep
3 1,340 52.76 Depression Six (1961) Cherrapunji, Meghalaya
4 1280 50.39 Nisha (2008) Orathanadu, Tamil Nadu
5 1171 46.10 Phyan (2009) Kethi, Tamil Nadu
6 1030 40.55 Ogni (2006) Avanigadda, Andhra Pradesh
7 953 37.52 1943 Severe Cyclonic Storm Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
8 910 35.83 Deep Depression Four (1963) Cherrapunji, Meghalaya
9 810 31.89 Cyclone 12 (1959) Bano
10 800 31.50 Cyclone 5 (1968) Harnai

Indonesia

The precursor tropical disturbance of Tropical Cyclone Inigo in April 2003 dropped heavy rainfall in eastern Indonesia. The rainfall caused flash flooding and mudslides, primarily in Flores but also on West Timor and Sumba. In some locations, the depth of the floodwaters reached 5 metres (16 ft). The Oessao River in West Timor exceeded its banks, which flooded seven villages. In Kupang in West Timor, the system destroyed hundreds of homes and large fields of corn, bean, and rice crop. Heavy damage was reported near Ende, where flooding and mudslides destroyed 20 houses and destroyed the roads connecting to East Flores. The city airport was flooded with one meter (3 ft) of water, preventing aerial transportation and which left the city temporarily isolated. In East Flores Regency in eastern Flores Island, the system left 75 destroyed houses, along with 77 severely damaged and a further 56 receiving light damage.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Indonesia
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 383 15.1 Cempaka 2017 Pacitan, East Java
2 223 8.78 Inigo 2003 Larantuka, Flores
3 193 7.6 Kirrily 2009 Tual, Maluku Province
4 159.7 6.29 Seroja 2021 Kalabahi, Alor Island
5 148 5.8 17U 2019 Yogyakarta

Iran

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Iran
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 74 mm 2.91 inches Gonu 2007 Chabahar

Jamaica

This mountainous island country of Jamaica can get lashed with rainfall by slow-moving tropical cyclones in the western Caribbean Sea. Its interior, the Blue Mountains, reach a height of 7,400 feet (2,300 m) above sea level.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Jamaica
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 3429.0 135.00 Nov. 1909 Hurricane Silver Hill Plantation
2 1524.0 60.00 Flora 1963 Silver Hill
3 1057.9 41.65 Michelle 2001
4 950.0 37.42 Nicole 2010 Negril
5 938.3 36.94 Gilda 1973 Top Mountain
6 863.6 34.00 June 1979 T.D. Western Jamaica
7 823.0 32.40 Gilbert 1988 Interior mountains
8 733.8 28.89 Eta 2020 Moore Town, Jamaica
9 720.6 28.37 Ivan 2004 Ritchies
10 713.5 28.09 Sandy 2012 Mill Bank

Japan

The mountainous island archipelago is constantly struck by typhoons recurving out of the tropics, which are normally in extratropical transition as they pass through Japan. Typhoon Namtheun of the 2004 Pacific typhoon season holds the national 24-hour precipitation record with 1,317 millimetres (51.9 in) observed in Kisawa village, surpassing the previous record of 1,140 mm (45 in) set during Typhoon Fran in 1976.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Japan
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 2781.0 109.50 Fran 1976 Hiso
2 >2000.0 >78.74 Namtheun 2004 Kisawa
3 1805.5 71.08 Talas 2011 Kamikitayama
4 1518.9 59.80 Olive 1971 Ebino
5 1322.0 52.04 Nabi 2005 Mikado
6 1286.0 50.62 Kent 1992 Hidegadake
7 1167.0 45.94 Judy 1989 Hidegadake
8 1138.0 44.80 Abby 1983 Amagisan
9 1124.0 44.25 Flo 1990 Yanase
10 ~1092.0 ~43.00 Trix 1971 Yangitake

Okinawa

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Okinawa
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1065.0 41.92 Sinlaku 2008 Yonagunijima
2 1059.0 41.70 Emma 1956 Kadena Air Force Base
3 1014.0 41.00 Muifa 2011
4 575.6 22.66 Charlotte 1959 Naha Air Force Base
5 535.0 21.06 Bolaven 2012 Kunigami
6 473.7 18.65 Cora 1969 Kadena Air Force Base
7 452.0 17.80 Sinlaku 2002 Oku
8 407.2 16.03 Grace 1961 Kadena Air Force Base
9 345.0 13.50 Conson 2004 Tarama
10 342.0 13.46 Kujira 2003

Ryukyu Islands

Typhoon Rusa caused 409 millimetres (16.1 in) of rain to fall at Naze on August 29–30, 2002. Typhoon Aere dropped 314.5 millimetres (12.38 in) of rain in the 65‑hour period ending at 1400 UTC on August 25, 2004, at Ishigakihima. Typhoon Agnes in August 1957 dropped 586.2 millimetres (23.08 in) of rainfall on Marcus Island. In 1972, Typhoon Rita dumped 31.87 in (809 mm) on Okinoerabu Shima.

Johnston Atoll

Tropical cyclones occasionally threaten this central Pacific island. Hurricane Celeste of 1972 brought 6.21 inches (158 mm) to the isle around August 19.

Korea

The Korean Peninsula experiences typhoons regularly. Tropical cyclones which impact southern China also lead to, on average, five heavy rainfall events per year across the Korean peninsula.

North Korea

Very heavy rains fell across Tongchon and Kosong counties during Typhoon Rusa in 2002, where up to 510 millimetres (20 in) of precipitation fell in a 5- to 10-hour period.

South Korea

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in South Korea
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 >1,500 >59.05 Nakri 2014 Mount Halla, Jeju Island
2 >1,300 >51.18 Chanthu 2021 Mount Halla, Jeju Island
3 1250.5 49.23 Chan-hom 2015 Mount Halla, Jeju Island
4 898.0 35.35 Rusa 2002 Gangneung
5 710.0 28.00 Agnes 1981
6 660.4 26.00 Gladys 1991
7 634.0 24.96 Muifa 2011 Eorimok
8 590.0 23.23 Nari 2007 Jeju
9 491.0 19.33 Saomai 2000
10 374.0 14.72 Meari 2011 Boeun

Madagascar

The north end of the island, known as the Tsaratanana Massif region, contains terrain with elevations up to 9417 feet/2880 meters.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Madagascar
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 891.0 35.07 Kesiny 2002 Toamasina
2 715.0 28.14 Elita 2004
3 707.0 27.8 Guillaume 2002 Toamasina
4 355.2 13.9 Indlala 2007 Antalaha
5 300.0 12.0 Cela 2003
6 279.4 11.0 Chanda 2012
7 261.0 10.2 Ivan 2008 Toamasina
8 255.4 10.0 Gafilo 2004 Nosy-be
9 237.2 9.3 Ernest 2005 Toliara
10 229.0 9.0 Jade 2009 Toamasina

Malaysia

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Malaysia
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 220 8.66 Jelawat/Domeng 2006 Kampung Bundu

Mauritius

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Mauritius
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 745.2 29.34 Dina 2002 Pierrefonds
2 711 27.99 Hollanda 1994 Mare-aux-Vacoas
3 227 8.937 Davina 1999 Arnaud
3 202.8 7.98 Hennie 2005 Sans-Souci
4 192.8 7.59 Dumile 2013 Arnaud
5 58.8 2.31 Crystal 2002 Providence

Marshall Islands

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants
in the Marshall Islands
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 271 10.65 Bavi 2015 Kwajalein Atoll

Mexico

Hurricane Wilma of 2005 drifted over the northeast portion of the Yucatán peninsula for a couple of days, dropping significant rains. A report of 1,576 millimetres (62.0 in) was reported by the Servicio Meteorológico Nacional in Mexico, which is the wettest known 24-hour rainfall amount ever measured in Mexico. Second on the list is from Hurricane John in 2024, which accumulated up to 1,442 millimetres (56.8 in) of rain at Acapulco in Guerrero. Below is a list of the highest known storm total rainfall amounts from individual tropical cyclones across Mexico. Most of the rainfall information was provided by the Mexico's National Weather Service, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional, which is a part of the National Water Commission, Comisión Nacional del Agua.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants Mexico (Overall)
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1576 62.05 Wilma 2005 Quintana Roo
2 1442 56.8 John 2024 Acapulco
3 1119 44.06 Frances 1998 Escuintla
4 1107 43.6 Manuel 2013 Acapulco
5 1098 43.23 TD 11 (1999) Jalacingo
6 1011 39.80 Juliette 2001 Cuadano/Santiago
7 950 37.41 Dolly 1996 Igualapa
8 941 37.06 Fifi–Orlene 1974 Tlanchinol
9 890 35.04 Alex 2010 Monterrey
10 829 32.62 Pauline 1997 Puente Jula

Federated States of Micronesia

Chuuk

Elevations of the islands surrounding Chuuk lagoon reach a height of about 1,450 feet (440 m). Typhoon Chataan led to excessive rainfall on this island from June 23 – July 3, 2002, when a total of 939 mm (37.0 in) fell. During the time frame when Chataan was declared a tropical cyclone from July 1–3, 622 mm (24.5 in) fell, with 506 mm (19.9 in) falling on the 2nd alone at the international airport.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants on Chuuk
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 939.0 36.96 Chataan 2002 Chuuk Int'l Airport
2 447.0 17.60 Dale 1996 Chuuk WSO AP
3 427.5 16.83 Sudal 2004 Chuuk WSO AP
4 405.1 15.95 Andy 1989 Truk WSO Airport
5 381.1 15.03 Jean 1968 Truk WSO Airport
6 371.9 14.64 Karen 1962 Truk WSO Airport
7 370.6 14.59 Pamela 1976 Truk WSO Airport
8 344.7 13.57 Harriet 1959 Truk WSO Airport
9 234.2 9.22 Kulap 2005 Chuuk WSO AP
10 214.1 8.43 Pongsona 2002 Chuuk WSO AP

Kosrae

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Kosrae State
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 509.3 20.05 Faxai 2001 Kosrae
2 434.1 17.09 Phanfone 2002 Kosrae

Pohnpei State

The state is mountainous island lies in the tropical northwest Pacific Ocean.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Pohnpei State
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 603 23.74 Dolphin 2015 Pohnpei
2 247 9.72 Axel 1992
3 118 4.65 Haishen 2015 Pohnpei

Yap State

The wettest known tropical cyclone for the state was Ruby in 1982, which drifted in the island's vicinity for several days during its initial development phase.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Yap state
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 594.4 23.40 Ruby 1982 Yap Island WSO Airport
2 390.9 15.39 Imbudo 2003 Yap Island WSO Airport
3 318.5 12.54 Winnie 1969 Yap Island WSO Airport
4 313.9 12.36 Fern 1996 Yap Island WSO Airport
5 301.8 11.88 Wilda 1967 Yap Island WSO Airport
6 289.1 11.38 Ophelia 1958 Yap Island WSO Airport
7 288.5 11.36 Hope 1985 Yap Island WSO Airport
8 250.2 9.85 Georgia 1962 Yap Island WSO Airport
9 236.5 9.31 Fran 1976 Yap Island WSO Airport
10 231.9 9.13 Faye 1963 Yap Island WSO Airport

Mozambique

The elevation of the country increases to the west, with mountains on its highest plateau reaching nearly 8,000 feet (2,400 m).

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Mozambique
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 672 26.46 Freddy 2023 Marromeu
2 600 24 Idai 2019 Chimoio
3 502 19.76 Eline 2000 Levubu
4 281 11.06 Delfina 2003
5 200 7.87 Jokwe 2008 Nampula
6 190 7.50 Japhet 2003

Myanmar

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Myanmar
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 600 23.62 Nargis 2008
2 343.9 13.54 T.D. No. 2 2007
3 300 11.81 Komen 2015

Nepal

Some of the highest elevations on the planet lie in Nepal. Eight out of fourteen highest peaks in the world lie in the Nepalese Himalaya including the highest peak of the World, Mt. Everest (8848 m). During a tropical depression that affected the Indian Subcontinent in 2004, 51.3 millimetres (2.02 in) of rain fell at Kathmandu airport in the 24‑hour period ending at 1200 UTC on October 7.

Netherlands Antilles

Saba

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants on Saba
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 286.3 mm 11.27 inches Alice (1954)

St. Eustatius

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants on St. Eustatius
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 203.2 mm 8.00 inches Alice (1954)

Sint Maarten

This hilly island is partially owned by France and partially claimed by the Netherlands.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants on Saint Martin/Sint Maarten
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 700.0 27.56 Lenny 1999 Meteorological Office, Phillpsburg
2 280.2 11.03 Jose 1999 Princess Juliana International Airport
3 165.1 6.50 Luis 1995
4 111.7 4.40 Otto 2010 Princess Juliana International Airport
5 92.3 3.63 Rafael 2012 Princess Juliana International Airport
6 51.0 2.01 Laura 2020 Princess Juliana International Airport
7 42.6 1.68 Isaias 2020 Princess Juliana International Airport
8 7.9 0.31 Ernesto 2012 Princess Juliana International Airport
9 7.0 0.28 Chantal 2013 Princess Juliana International Airport
10 6.6 0.26 Dorian 2013 Princess Juliana International Airport

New Zealand

Most tropical cyclones which pass near New Zealand are in extratropical transition (ET) or have become extratropical, which can enhance their heavy rainfall threat.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in New Zealand
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 970 38.19 Hilda 1990 North Egmont Visitor Centre
2 917 36.10 Bola 1988 Glenross station
3 762 30.00 Rewa 1994 Collier Creek
4 488 19.21 Gabrielle 2023 Hikuwai River
5 425 16.73 Fergus 1996 The Pinnacles
6 415 16.34 Delilah 1989 Puhipuhi
7 321 12.64 Dinah 1967 Mangahoe
8 311 12.24 Beti 1996 The Pinnacles
9 306 12.05 Giselle 1968 Leatham
10 290 11.42 Ivy 2004 The Pinnacles

Nicaragua

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Nicaragua
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1597 62.87 Mitch 1998 Picacho/Chinandega
2 674 26.55 Eta 2020 Puerto Corinto
3 500 19.69 Joan 1988
4 447 17.60 Gert 1993 Chinandega
5 368 14.49 Fifi 1974 Chinandega
6 298 11.72 Alma 2008 Punto Sandino
7 272 10.70 Cesar 1996 Bluefields
8 231 9.10 Ida 2009 Puerto Cabezas
9 181 7.11 Felix 2007 Puerto Cabezas

Niue

During the passage of Tropical Cyclone Heta in January 2004, the Niue Meteorological Station reported a record 24-hour rainfall of 999.2 millimetres (39.34 in).

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants on Niue
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 999.2 mm 39.34 in Heta 2004 Niue Meteorological Station
2 107.5 mm 4.23 in 01F 2014-15
3 101.8 mm 4.01 in Winston 2016
4 77.6 mm 3.06 in Tino 2015
5 66.2 mm 2.61 in Keli 1997
6 28.4 mm 1.12 in Ula 2015
7 23.9 mm 0.94 in Victor 2016
8 21.1 mm 0.83 in Ron 1998

Oman

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Oman
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 617.0 24.29 Mekunu 2018 Salalah
2 610.0 24.02 Gonu 2007
3 488.0 19.21 Phet 2010 JabalHilm
4 482.4 18.99 Masirah Cyclone 1977 Salalah
5 300.2 11.82 T.S. 02A (1996) Dhofar
6 285.5 11.24 Muscat Cyclone 1890 Muscat
7 251.0 9.88 Oman Cyclone 2002 Qairoon
8 250.0 9.84 Ashobaa 2015 Masirah Island
9 230.0 9.06 Salalah Cyclone 1963 Salalah
10 82.0 3.23 Salalah Cyclone 1959 Salalah

Pakistan

Tropical cyclones for the Arabian Sea usually affect Pakistan. Tropical cyclones from the Bay of Bengal can affect Pakistan, though they usually weaken by the time they reach the Pakistani coastline.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Pakistan
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 370 14.57 Phet (2010) Gwadar
2 285 11.22 Cyclone (1999) Keti Bandar
3 245 9.64 BOB 03 (2009) Karachi
4 191 7.51 BOB 06 (2007) Karachi
5 145 5.71 Onil (2004) Thatta
6 110 3.94 Yemyin (2007) Karachi
7 43 1.69 BOB 04 (2007) Karachi
8 18 0.70 BOB 03 (2009) Karachi

Palau

Palau consists of a string of islands that is rugged and surrounds a lagoon. Elevations up to 2,060 feet (630 m) exist within the island group.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Palau
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 470.9 18.54 Marie 1976 Koror
2 293.1 11.54 Nathan 1993 Nekken Forestry
3 281.4 11.08 Ruby 1982 Koror
4 248.9 9.799 Mike 1990 Koror
5 121.7 4.79 Dianmu 2004 Koror
6 84.3 3.32 Bopha 2012 Koror
7 47.8 1.88 Ewiniar 2006 Koror

Panama

Inflow to the south of Hurricane Mitch brought impressive rainfalls to Panama. Veladero de Tole recorded 695 millimetres (27.4 in) of rainfall between October 22 and 31, 1998.

Philippines

The Philippines is fairly mountainous, with the highest terrain found in Luzon.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in the Philippine islands
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 2210.0 87.01 July 1911 cyclone Baguio
2 1854.3 73.00 Pepeng (Parma) (2009) Baguio
3 1216.0 47.86 Trining (Carla) (1967) Baguio
4 1116.0 43.94 Iliang (Zeb) (1998) La Trinidad, Benguet
5 1085.8 42.74 Feria (Utor) (2001) Baguio
6 1077.8 42.43 Lando (Koppu) (2015) Baguio
7 1012.7 39.87 Igme (Mindulle) (2004)
8 902.0 35.51 Dante (Kujira) (2009)
9 879.9 34.64 September 1929 typhoon Virac, Catanduanes
10 869.6 34.24 Openg (Dinah) (1977) Western Luzon

Samoa

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Samoa
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 508.2 20.01 Tuni, 2015 Afimalu
2 470.5 18.52 Ula, 2016 Afimalu
3 404.0 15.91 Evan, 2012 Alaoa, Upolu
4 382.4 15.06 Amos, 2016 Afimalu
5 320.0 12.60 Gita, 2018 Le-Pue
6 190.0 7.48 01F 2014 Salani
7 171.8 6.76 05F 2014 Salani
8 170.6 6.72 08F, 2015 Letui
9 169.5 6.67 19F, 2017 Lepiu
10 138.4 5.45 09F, 2017 Afimalu

Singapore

Typhoon Vamei of December 20, 2001 was the only known storm to ever hit the island state. It dropped 165.1 millimetres (6.50 in) of rainfall.

Solomon Islands

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in the Solomon Islands
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 >2100 >82.68 Namu 1986 Mount Popomanaseu, Guadalcanal
2 >1000 >39.37 Ita 2014 Gold Ridge mine
3 495 19.49 Pam 2015 Lata, Santa Cruz Island
4 305 12.01 Angela 1966 Guadalcanal
5 282 11.10 Raquel 2015 Munda, Western Province

South Africa

Tropical Cyclone Eline in February 2000 dropped significant rains on portions of South Africa. The highest amount noted was 480 mm (19 in) at Thohoyandou.

Spain

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Spain
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 85 3.35 Vince Córdoba, Spain

Sri Lanka

A tropical depression in early October 2004 led to heavy rains across Sri Lanka. The maximum was measured at Galle where 117.2 mm (4.61 in) fell in the 24‑hour period ending at 0600 UTC on the 2nd.

St. Brandon, South Indian Ocean

Tropical Cyclone Darius of New Year's Eve/Day of 2003/2004 passed about 45 miles (72 km) west-northwest of the island. Rainfall over the 24‑hour period of closest approach was 135 mm (5.3 in).

St. Kitts and Nevis

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 153.7 6.05 Alice (1954)

Taiwan

The mountainous island of Taiwan experiences an average of 1.8 tropical cyclone landfalls each year.[citation needed] Due to its rugged topography, Taiwan sees extreme rains from tropical cyclones, particularly in its central mountain range.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Taiwan
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 3,060 120.47 Morakot 2009 Alishan, Chiayi
2 2,319 91.30 Nari 2001 Wulai, New Taipei
3 2,162 85.12 Flossie 1969 Beitou, Taipei
4 1,987 78.23 Herb 1996 Alishan, Chiayi
5 1,933 76.10 Gaemi 2024 Maolin, Kaoshiung
6 1,774 69.84 Saola 2012 Yilan City
7 1,725 67.91 Krathon 2024 Beinan, Taitung
8 1,700 66.93 Lynn 1987 Taipei
9 1,672 65.83 Clara 1967 Dongshan, Yilan
10 1,611 63.43 Sinlaku 2008 Heping, Taichung

Thailand

Tropical cyclones occasionally cross the Malay Peninsula from the northwest Pacific into the Bay of Bengal.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Thailand
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 493.8 19.44 Zeke 1991 Khlong Yai
2 470.0 18.50 Tilda 1964 At Somat
3 342.0 13.46 Vae 1952 Chantaburi
4 328.7 12.94 Ira 1990 Lop Buri
5 322.6 12.70 Ed 1990 Takua Pa
6 279.5 11.00 18W (2013) Muang district
7 273.6 10.77 Fred 1991 Khon Kaen
8 257.3 10.13 Brian 1989 Takua Pa
9 251.5 9.902 Muifa 2004 Prachaup Khirikhan
10 239.5 9.429 Nell 1990 Ko Samui

Tonga

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Tonga
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 200.0 7.87 Waka 2001
2 167.0 6.57 Unnamed 1949 Nuku'alofa
3 153.0 6.02 Lin 2009 Niuafo'ou
4 152.2 6.00 Mick 2009 Fua'amotu
5 149.0 5.87 Rene 2010 Fua'amotu
6 120.0 4.72 Isaac 1982 Nuku'alofa
7 120.0 4.72 Jasmine 2012 Tongatapu
8 97.7 3.85 Vaianu 2006 Fuaʻamotu
9 44.8 1.76 Cyril 2012 Vava'u
10 37.5 1.48 Wilma 2011 Fua'amotu

United Kingdom

Mainland

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in the United Kingdom
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 150.0 5.91 Bertha 2014 Inverness, Highland
2 135.0 5.31 Charley 1986 Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd
3 130.0 5.12 Nadine 2012 Ravensworth, North Yorkshire
4 76.0 2.99 Lili 1996 Chale Bay, Isle of Wight
5 61.7 2.43 Zeta 2020 Chipping, Lancashire
6 48.8 1.92 Grace 2009 Capel Curig, Conwy
7 42.2 1.66 Gordon 2006 Wainfleet All Saints, Lincolnshire
8 38.0 1.50 Gonzalo 2014 Glenmoriston, Highland
9 31.0 1.22 Bill 2009 Shap, Cumbria
10 30.0 1.18 Laura 2008 Windermere, Cumbria

Anguilla

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants Anguilla
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 490.0 19.29 Lenny 1999
2 380.0 14.96 Jose 1999
3 250.0 9.84 Klaus 1990
4 171.5 6.75 Alice 1954

Bermuda

Bermuda has not historically received overwhelming rains out of tropical cyclones. This could be because of the rapid pace storms usually pass the island and the lack of mountains on the island.

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Bermuda
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 186.7 7.35 October 1939 Hurricane
2 227.6 8.96 Ernesto 2024
3 172.0 6.77 Nicole 2016
4 153.7 6.05 Arlene 1963
5 151.4 5.96 Cristobal 2002
6 148.0 5.83 Nicole 2004
7 134.1 5.28 T.D. #23A 1967
8 126.2 4.97 Franklin 2005
9 125.0 4.92 Emily 1981
10 124.0 4.88 Harvey 2005

Cayman Islands

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in the Cayman Islands
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 794.8 31.29 Unnamed, 1944 Grand Cayman Island
2 577 22.72 Alberto, 2006 Owen Roberts International Airport
3 552.2 21.74 Isidore, 2002 Cayman Brac
4 451.4 17.77 Paloma, 2008 Cayman Brac
5 308.4 12.14 Ivan, 2004 Grand Cayman Island
6 292.1 11.50 Hattie, 1961 Grand Cayman Island
7 250.7 9.87 Eta 2020 Grand Cayman
8 229.1 9.02 Nicole, 2010 Owen Roberts International Airport
9 165.6 6.52 Michelle, 2001 Grand Cayman Island

United States

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in the United States
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1538.7 60.58 Harvey 2017 Nederland, Texas
2 1321 52.02 Lane 2018 Mountainview, Hawaii
3 1321 52.00 Hiki 1950 Kanalohuluhulu Ranger Station, Hawaii
4 1219 48.00 Amelia 1978 Medina, Texas
5 1148 45.20 Easy 1950 Yankeetown, Florida
6 1143 45.00 Claudette 1979 Alvin, Texas
7 1096 43.15 Imelda 2019 Jefferson County, Texas
8 1058.7 41.68 T. D. #15 1970 Jayuya, Puerto Rico
9 1033 40.68 Allison 2001 Northwest Jefferson County, Texas
10 985 38.76 Paul 2000 Kapapala Ranch 36, Hawaii

Vanuatu

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Vanuatu
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 847.6 33.37 Bola 1988 Lamap
2 545.0 21.46 Dani 1999 Bauerfield Airport
3 369.1 14.53 Vania 2011 Aneityum
4 270.0 10.63 Eric 1985 Surukavian, Pentecost
5 266.6 10.50 Sarah 1994 Santo-Pekoa International Airport
6 254.4 10.02 Ivy 2004 Bauerfield Airport
7 247.6 9.75 Anne 1988 Santo-Pekoa International Airport
8 246.6 9.71 Nigel 1985 Santo-Pekoa International Airport
9 223.7 8.81 Zuman 1998 Santo-Pekoa International Airport
10 219.3 8.63 Esau 1992 Santo-Pekoa International Airport

Venezuela

A few tropical cyclones have skimmed the northern coast of South America over recent decades. Tropical Storm Bret (1993) dropped 339 millimetres (13.3 in) of rain in ten hours at Guanare, Portuguesa, Venezuela.

Vietnam

Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Vietnam
Highest-known totals
Precipitation Storm Location Ref.
Rank mm in
1 1,773 69.8 Peipah 2007 Nam Đông
2 1,691 66.6 Ofel 2020 Kỳ Thượng
3 1,369 53.9 06W 2007 Hương Khê
4 1,239 48.8 September 2009 Vietnam tropical depression Da Nang
5 914 36.0 Ketsana 2009 Quảng Nam
6 788 31.0 Lekima 2007
7 747 29.4 Aere 2016 Đồng Hới, Quảng Bình
8 699 27.5 Ira 1990
9 666 26.2 Mirinae 2009 Vân Canh
10 550 21.7 Xangsane 2006

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