# List of the wettest tropical cyclones in the United States

Tropical cyclones move into the contiguous United States from the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the eastern Pacific Ocean. The highest rainfall totals in the country have been measured across the Gulf Coast and lower portions of the Eastern Seaboard. Intermediate amounts have been measured across the Southwest, New England, and the Midwest. The northern Great Plains and Pacific Northwest have received the lowest amounts, as those regions lie exceptionally far from the breeding grounds of Atlantic and Eastern Pacific tropical cyclones.
The wettest tropical cyclone in the United States storm on record is Hurricane Harvey, which dumped 60.58 in (1,539 mm) of rain on Southeast Texas in 2017. Tropical Storm Claudette holds the national 24-hour rainfall record: 42.00 in (1,067 mm) in Alvin, Texas.

## Overall wettest

The 10 highest rainfall amounts from tropical cyclones in the United States since 1950, including territories.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in the United States Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 1538.7 | 60.58 | Harvey 2017 | Nederland, Texas | |
| 2 | 1473 | 58.00 | Lane 2018 | Kahūnā Falls, 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 | Fifteen 1970 | Jayuya, Puerto Rico | |
| 9 | 1033 | 40.68 | Allison 2001 | Northwest Jefferson County, Texas | |
| 10 | 985 | 38.76 | Paul 2000 | Kapapala Ranch 36, Hawaii | |

## Overall wettest in the contiguous United States

The 10 highest rainfall amounts from tropical cyclones in the contiguous United States since 1950. Amelia 1978 held the record until Hurricane Harvey dropped 60.58 inches (1538.7 mm) in 2017.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants on the United States Mainland Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 1539 | 60.58 | Harvey 2017 | Nederland, Texas | |
| 2 | 1219 | 48.00 | Amelia 1978 | Medina, Texas | |
| 3 | 1148 | 45.20 | Easy 1950 | Yankeetown, Florida | |
| 4 | 1143 | 45.00 | Claudette 1979 | Alvin, Texas | |
| 5 | 1125 | 44.29 | Imelda 2019 | Fannett, Texas | |
| 6 | 1033 | 40.68 | Allison 2001 | Northwest Jefferson County, Texas | |
| 7 | 976.9 | 38.46 | Georges 1998 | Munson, Florida | |
| 8 | 932.4 | 36.71 | Danny 1997 | Dauphin Island Sea Lab, Alabama | |
| 9 | 912.6 | 35.93 | Florence 2018 | Elizabethtown, North Carolina | |
| 10 | 781.8 | 30.78 | Helene 2024 | Busick, North Carolina | |

## Alabama

The wettest tropical cyclone to hit the state of Alabama was Hurricane Danny, which stalled over Mobile Bay for over 24 hours.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Alabama Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 932.4 | 36.71 | Danny 1997 | Dauphin Island Sea Lab | |
| 2 | 761.7 | 29.99 | Sally 2020 | Orange Beach | |
| 3 | 753.4 | 29.66 | Georges 1998 | Bay Minette | |
| 4 | 574.8 | 22.63 | Alberto 1994 | Enterprise 5 NNW | |
| 5 | 493.3 | 19.42 | Opal 1995 | Brewton 3 ENE | |
| 6 | 469.9 | 18.50 | 1926 Miami hurricane | Bay Minette | |
| 7 | 428.0 | 16.85 | Debbie 1965 | Mobile | |
| 8 | 420.6 | 16.56 | Unnamed 1987 | Brewton 3 SSE | |
| 9 | 408.7 | 16.09 | Beryl 1988 | Dauphin Island #2 | |
| 10 | 393.7 | 15.50 | Tropical Storm Two 1931 | Seven Hill | |

## Alaska

No storm has ever affected Alaska as a tropical cyclone, but extratropical remnants of tropical cyclones have brought heavy rainfall to the state. Examples include the extratropical remnants of Hurricane Fico in 1978.

## American Samoa

Tropical cyclones affect the island chain with tropical storm-force winds once every three years, on average. The wettest known cyclone to affect the island group occurred early in 1966, when nearly 19 inches (480 mm) fell at Vaipito.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in American Samoa Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 472.4 | 18.60 | Unnamed 1966 | Vaipito | |
| 2 | 445.5 | 17.54 | Val 1991 | Pago Pago Airport | |
| 3 | 394.7 | 15.54 | Ofa 1990 | Aasufou | |
| 4 | 359.9 | 14.17 | Heta 2004 | Aasufou | |
| 5 | 254.5 | 10.02 | Olaf 2005 | Aasufou | |
| 6 | 242.8 | 9.56 | Wilma 2011 | NWS Pago Pago | |
| 7 | 212.1 | 8.35 | Esau 1981 | Aasufou | |
| 8 | 198.1 | 7.80 | Tuni 2015 | Tafuna | |
| 8 | 118.0 | 4.65 | Nisha 2010 | NWS Pago Pago | |
| 9 | 95.5 | 3.76 | Keli 1997 | Afono | |

## Arizona

Hurricane Nora was the last tropical cyclone to enter the United States from Mexico at tropical storm strength. The rainfall which fell across the Harquahala Mountains led to the state's 24-hour rainfall record.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Arizona Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 344.4 | 13.56 | Unnamed 1951 | Crown King | |
| 1 | 305.1 | 12.01 | Nora 1997 | Harquahala Mountains | |
| 2 | 304.8 | 12.00 | Octave 1983 | Mount Graham | |
| 3 | 289.6 | 11.40 | Norma 1970 | Workman Creek | |
| 4 | 210.8 | 8.30 | Heather 1977 | Nogales | |
| 5 | 209.8 | 8.26 | Unnamed 1926 | Hereford | |
| 6 | 178.6 | 7.03 | Unnamed 1939 | Wikieup | |
| 7 | 178.1 | 7.01 | Doreen 1977 | Yuma Valley | |
| 8 | 177.8 | 7.00 | Javier 2004 | Walnut Creek | |
| 9 | 166.9 | 6.57 | Newton 2016 | Rincon Mountains | |
| 10 | 158.8 | 6.25 | Norbert 2014 | Tempe 3.1 WSW | |

## Arkansas

Although having weakened significantly by the time it reached the state, the slow movement of Hurricane Barry over Arkansas led to a widespread and significant flooding event. Murfreesboro saw the greatest rainfall accumulation at 14.58 inches (370.3 mm), which is the highest total ever recorded from a tropical cyclone in the state of Arkansas.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Arkansas Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 421.4 | 16.59 | Barry 2019 | Dierks | |
| 2 | 353.3 | 13.91 | Allison 1989 | Portland | |
| 3 | 349.8 | 13.77 | Bertha 1957 | Damascus 2 NNE | |
| 4 | 298.5 | 11.75 | Bonnie 1986 | El Dorado Regional AP | |
| 5 | 298.2 | 11.74 | Gustav 2008 | Eudora/Bayou Macon | |
| 6 | 286.8 | 11.29 | Isaac 2012 | White Hall 0.8 SE | |
| 7 | 283.5 | 11.16 | Unnamed 1960 | Clarendon | |
| 8 | 265.4 | 10.45 | Frances 1998 | Sparkman | |
| 9 | 253.0 | 9.96 | Harvey 2017 | Watson 9 N | |
| 10 | 248.9 | 9.80 | Hurricane Two, 1942 | Springbank | |

## California

One of six known eastern Pacific tropical cyclones to bring tropical storm-force winds to the Southwest, Hurricane Kathleen accelerated northward ahead of an upper-level trough, spreading heavy rains into the transverse ranges of southern California.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in California Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 374.9 | 14.76 | Kathleen 1976 | San Gorgonio | |
| 2 | 298.2 | 11.74 | Hilary 2023 | Mount San Jacinto | |
| 3 | 294.6 | 11.60 | Unnamed 1939 | Mount Wilson | |
| 4 | 254.3 | 10.01 | Unnamed 1918 | Wrights | |
| 5 | 189.2 | 7.45 | Doreen 1977 | Mount San Jacinto | |
| 6 | 182.6 | 7.19 | Olivia 1982 | Grant Grove | |
| 7 | 178.1 | 7.01 | Norman 1978 | Lodgepole | |
| 8 | 112.3 | 4.42 | Ivo 2013 | Julian 5 SW | |
| 9 | 105.2 | 4.14 | Dolores 2015 | Ramona | |
| 10 | 88.14 | 3.47 | Nora 1997 | Beaumont 1 E | |

## Colorado

Few tropical cyclone remnants originating from the eastern Pacific make it as far north as Colorado. Javier dropped locally heavy rainfall exceeding 4 inches (100 mm) over the higher terrain of western Colorado in 2004.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Colorado Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 207 | 8.16 | Unnamed (1911) | Gladstone | |
| 2 | 135.9 | 5.35 | Lester 1992 | Wolf Creek Pass 1 E | |
| 3 | 109.2 | 4.30 | Javier 2004 | Beartown | |
| 4 | 68.6 | 2.70 | Blanca 2015 | Paonia 15 NW | |
| 5 | 48.3 | 1.90 | Dolly 2008 | Her | |

## Connecticut

While Hurricane Diane is the wettest known tropical cyclone to impact New England, the 1938 New England hurricane produced the most rain in the state of Connecticut. Nonetheless, the flood from Hurricane Diane led to a significant death toll (nearly 200) from Pennsylvania eastward through southern New England.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Connecticut Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 434.3 | 17.10 | 1938 New England hurricane | Buck | |
| 2 | 428.2 | 16.86 | Diane 1955 | Torrington #2 | |
| 3 | 338.3 | 13.32 | Eloise 1975 | Mount Carmel | |
| 4 | 289.6 | 11.40 | Floyd 1999 | West Hartford | |
| 5 | 257.8 | 10.15 | Irene 2011 | New Hartford | |
| 6 | 240.8 | 9.48 | Connie 1955 | Round Pond | |
| 7 | 185.9 | 7.34 | Donna 1960 | Wolcott Reservoir | |
| 8 | 176.5 | 6.95 | Ida 2021 | Middletown | |
| 9 | 162.3 | 6.39 | Lee 2011 | Danbury | |
| 10 | 158.0 | 6.22 | Bob 1991 | Norwich Public Utility Plant | |

## Delaware

A large swath of heavy rainfall spread associated with a predecessor rainfall event fell before 1933 Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane arrived in Delaware. Over four days, a total of 13.2 inches (340 mm) of rain fell in Bridgeville, the most known associated with a tropical cyclone anywhere in Delaware.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Delaware Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 335.3 | 13.20 | 1933 Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane | Bridgeville | |
| 2 | 278.9 | 10.98 | Sandy 2012 | Indian River Inlet | |
| 3 | 268.7 | 10.58 | Floyd 1999 | Greenwood 2 NE | |
| 4 | 264.9 | 10.43 | Irene 2011 | Ellendale | |
| 5 | 207.8 | 8.18 | Connie 1955 | Newark University Farm | |
| 6 | 195.6 | 7.70 | Donna 1960 | Bridgeville 1 NW | |
| 7 | 193.0 | 7.60 | Agnes 1972 | Middletown 3 E | |
| 8 | 181.1 | 7.13 | Danny 1985 | Lewes | |
| 9 | 177.0 | 6.97 | Debby 2024 | Newark | |
| 10 | 174.5 | 6.87 | Allison 1989 | Wilmington New Castle | |

## Florida

The heaviest rainfall to occur in 24 hours was measured in Yankeetown during Hurricane Easy in 1950, which caused 38.70 inches (983 mm) of precipitation. This is also the highest known point storm total maximum related to any tropical cyclone which has impacted Florida, and by itself would be the highest known rainfall total for any month, or any 24 hour period, from any location within Florida. This rainfall amount remained the national 24-hour rainfall record until Tropical Storm Claudette's landfall in 1979.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Florida Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 1148.1 | 45.20 | Easy 1950 | Yankeetown | |
| 2 | 976.9 | 38.46 | Georges 1998 | Munson | |
| 3 | 889.0 | 35.00 | October Hurricane 1941 | Trenton | |
| 4 | 800.6 | 31.52 | Ian 2022 | Ponce Inlet | |
| 5 | 762.0 | 30.00 | Sally 2020 | Pensacola | |
| 6 | 731.0 | 28.78 | Debby 2012 | Curtis Mill | |
| 7 | 702.3 | 27.65 | Fay 2008 | Melbourne/Windover Farms | |
| 8 | 649.2 | 25.56 | Dennis 1981 | Homestead/Ira Ebersole | |
| 9 | 635.0 | 25.00 | TD 1, 1992 | Arcadia Tower | |
| 10 | 634.5 | 24.98 | Jeanne 1980 | Key West International Airport | |

## Georgia

Tropical Storm Alberto in 1994 looped across central Georgia, leading to 24-hour rainfall amounts exceeding 20 inches (510 mm) across central sections of the state. It also became the wettest tropical cyclone on record for the state of Georgia, eclipsing the record set in 1929.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Georgia Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 707.4 | 27.85 | Alberto 1994 | Americus | |
| 2 | 621.3 | 24.46 | 1929 Bahamas hurricane | Washington | |
| 3 | 558.8 | 22.00 | T. D. #29 1969 | Attapulgus Mine | |
| 4 | 541.0 | 21.30 | Fay 2008 | Thomasville 5 WNW | |
| 5 | 508.0 | 20.00 | 1929 Bahamas hurricane | Glennville | |
| 6 | 505.2 | 19.89 | Marco 1990 | Louisville 1E | |
| 7 | 444.0 | 17.48 | Matthew 2016 | Savannah Hunter Field | |
| 8 | 412.5 | 16.24 | Easy 1950 | Savannah Hunter Field | |
| 9 | 395.2 | 15.56 | Hanna 2002 | Donalsonville | |
| 10 | 376.4 | 14.82 | Debby 2024 | Oliver | |

## Guam

Super Typhoon Pamela was not only a wet tropical cyclone for the island of Guam, but a destructive one as well. Since Pamela, wooden structures across Guam have been largely replaced by concrete structures in order to better weather typhoons.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants on Guam Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 856.0 | 33.70 | Pamela 1976 | Guam WSMO | |
| 2 | 846.8 | 33.34 | Alice 1953 | Andersen Air Force Base | |
| 3 | 840.5 | 33.09 | Unnamed 1924 | Guam WSMO | |
| 4 | 771.9 | 28.42 | Mawar 2023 | Dededo | |
| 5 | 650.5 | 25.61 | Pongsona 2002 | University of Guam | |
| 6 | 610.4 | 24.03 | Tingting 2004 | Inarajan Agricultural Station | |
| 7 | 539.5 | 21.24 | Paka 1997 | Guam WSMO | |
| 8 | 533.0 | 21.00 | Chataan 2002 | South-central Guam | |
| 9 | 519.2 | 20.44 | Omar 1992 | Guam WSMO | |
| 10 | 423.9 | 16.69 | Halong 2014 | Andersen Air Force Base | |

## Hawaii

This island state frequently sees rainfall from the remains of former eastern and central Pacific tropical cyclones. However, despite Hawaii's location in the subtropics, direct impacts by tropical cyclones are infrequent due to the protective influence of the Central Pacific tropical upper tropospheric trough (TUTT), which normally dissipates systems approaching Hawaii. Hurricane Hiki in 1950 led to significant rainfall in the mountains, with 52 inches (1,300 mm) of rainfall reported. This was the most rainfall reported to have been produced by a tropical cyclone within the United States until surpassed by Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Hawaii Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 1473 | 58.00 | Lane 2018 | Kahūnā Falls, Hawaii | |
| 2 | 1321 | 52.00 | Hiki 1950 | Kanalohuluhulu Ranger Station | |
| 3 | 985 | 38.76 | Paul 2000 | Kapapala Ranch 36 | |
| 4 | 700 | 28.82 | Hone 2024 | Hakalau | |
| 5 | 635 | 25.00 | Maggie 1970 | Various stations | |
| 6 | 519 | 20.42 | Nina 1957 | Wainiha | |
| 7 | 516 | 20.33 | Iwa 1982 | Intake Wainiha 1086 | |
| 8 | 476 | 18.75 | Fabio 1988 | Papaikou Mauka 140.1 | |
| 9 | 387 | 15.25 | Iselle 2014 | Kulani NWR | |
| 10 | 381 | 15.00 | One-C 1994 | Waiākea-Uka, Piihonua | |

## Idaho

Impacts from tropical cyclones in the Pacific Northwest are rare. Most recently, the remnants of Hilary moved through the region in 2023, spurring moderate to heavy rainfall across Idaho.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Idaho Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 76 | 2.992 | Hilary 2023 | Dollarhide Summit | |
| 2 | 52.1 | 2.051 | Kathleen 1976 | Ketchum RS | |
| 3 | 50.5 | 1.988 | Olivia 1982 | Powell | |

## Illinois

Hurricane Audrey directed moisture up to a front to its north across the Midwest during late June 1957 as it transitioned into an extratropical cyclone. Heavy rains fell across central Illinois, leading to the wettest known event to be associated with a tropical cyclone or its remnants across Illinois. More recently, the remnants of Hurricane Ike brought heavy flooding to the Chicago area in September 2008.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Illinois Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 259.1 | 10.20 | Audrey 1957 | Paris | |
| 2 | 209.6 | 8.25 | Ike 2008 | Elburn | |
| 3 | 207.8 | 8.18 | Carla 1961 | Mount Carroll | |
| 4 | 108.5 | 7.64 | Claudette 1979 | Hutsonville Power Station | |
| 5 | 192.5 | 7.58 | Paine 1986 | Avon 5 NE | |
| 6 | 178.6 | 7.03 | Tico 1983 | New Athens | |
| 7 | 156.5 | 6.16 | Hermine 2010 | Grand Chain | |
| 8 | 152.7 | 6.01 | Alberto 2018 | Glencoe 0.1 NW | |
| 9 | 151.4 | 5.96 | Lester 1992 | Mattoon | |
| 10 | 146.1 | 5.75 | Chantal 1989 | Fulton Dam 13 | |

## Indiana

Indiana experienced its wettest tropical cyclone in 2008 with the arrival of Hurricane Ike. In 1979, Hurricane Bob produced considerable flooding in the state.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Indiana Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 236.2 | 9.30 | Ike 2008 | South Bend 2.7 ESE | |
| 2 | 225.3 | 8.87 | Audrey 1957 | Rockville | |
| 3 | 209.8 | 8.26 | Tico 1983 | Seymour 2 N | |
| 4 | 174.2 | 6.86 | Isidore 2002 | Lexington 3 N | |
| 5 | 170.7 | 6.72 | Bill 2015 | Grissom AFB | |
| 6 | 162.6 | 6.40 | Cindy 2017 | Albany | |
| 7 | 162.6 | 6.40 | Erin 1995 | North Vernon 1 NW | |
| 8 | 153.7 | 6.05 | Beryl 2024 | Rensselaer 6.2 SE | |
| 9 | 146.6 | 5.77 | Claudette 1979 | Jasper | |
| 10 | 145.3 | 5.72 | Bob 1979 | Edwardsport Power Plant | |

## Iowa

Hurricane Carla was a large hurricane that moved into Texas during September 1961. As it transitioned into an extratropical cyclone across the Great Plains and Midwest, heavy rain fell in a band on the poleward side of a frontal boundary extending northeast from Carla, leading to the wettest known event to be associated with a tropical cyclone or its remains across Iowa.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Iowa Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 229.4 | 9.03 | Carla 1961 | Chariton 1 E | |
| 2 | 124.5 | 4.90 | Frances 1998 | Fort Madison | |
| 3 | 120.9 | 4.76 | Paine 1986 | Keokuk Lock Dam 19 | |
| 4 | 99.8 | 3.93 | Waldo 1985 | Keosauqua | |
| 5 | 94.0 | 3.70 | Newton 1986 | Mount Pleasant 1 SSW | |
| 6 | 86.4 | 3.40 | Chantal 1989 | De Witt | |
| 7 | 84.3 | 3.32 | Lester 1992 | Sigourney | |
| 8 | 82.3 | 3.24 | Gustav 2008 | Rathbun Dam 2 N | |
| 9 | 79.0 | 3.11 | Tico 1983 | Centerville | |
| 10 | 60.7 | 2.39 | Juan 1985 | Bellevue Lock and Dam 12 | |

## Kansas

Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Frances fell from the western Gulf Coast northward into the Great Plains. Spreading across portions of Kansas, precipitation included with localized amounts above 12 inches (300 mm).
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Kansas Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 317.5 | 12.50 | Frances 1998 | Fort Scott | |
| 2 | 288.3 | 11.35 | Paine 1986 | Fort Scott | |
| 3 | 216.4 | 8.52 | Carla 1961 | Haddam | |
| 4 | 170.4 | 6.71 | Tico 1983 | Independence | |
| 5 | 147.1 | 5.79 | Newton 1986 | Tonganoxie 5 SE | |
| 6 | 138.4 | 5.45 | Waldo 1985 | Burns | |
| 7 | 127.0 | 5.00 | Gilbert 1988 | Cedar Vale | |
| 8 | 117.6 | 4.63 | Norma 1981 | Iola 1 W | |
| 9 | 114.6 | 4.51 | Matthew 2004 | Hale | |
| 10 | 104.4 | 4.11 | Gustav 2008 | Pittsburg | |

## Kentucky

Soon after moving inland, the 1960 Texas tropical storm looped over South Texas, leading to heavy rains along the coastal plain near Port Lavaca. As it moved north-northeast, bursts of heavy rainfall were accompanied with the system over Arkansas and Kentucky. The maximum in Kentucky not only represents their highest tropical cyclone-related rainfall amount on record, but also the state's all-time 24 hour precipitation record (through 1998).
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Kentucky Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 285.8 | 11.25 | Unnamed 1960 | Dunmor | |
| 2 | 242.1 | 9.53 | Dennis 2005 | | |
| 3 | 224.0 | 8.82 | Harvey 2017 | Brownsville Green River | |
| 4 | 207.5 | 8.17 | Isidore 2002 | Paradise Steam Plant | |
| 5 | 205.2 | 8.08 | Elena 1985 | WPSD-TV Paducah | |
| 6 | 201.7 | 7.94 | Katrina 2005 | Finney | |
| 7 | 195.8 | 7.71 | Tico 1983 | Lloyd Greenup Dam | |
| 8 | 193.0 | 7.60 | Frederic 1979 | Aberdeen | |
| 9 | 172.5 | 6.79 | Chris 1982 | Franklin 1 E | |
| 10 | 170.4 | 6.71 | Jerry 1989 | Gray Hawk | |

## Louisiana

Heavy rains and flooding are the primary problem associated with tropical cyclones across the Pelican State. Recent examples of flooding across the state from tropical cyclones include Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, Tropical Storm Frances in 1998, Tropical Storm Allison in 1989, and Tropical Storm Claudette in 1979. Three of the four systems stalled across eastern Texas, prolonging the rainfall which occurred over Louisiana. If it were not for the intermittent invasions from tropical cyclones, rainfall during the months of August, September, and October would average about 25% less than it currently does.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Louisiana Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 952.2 | 37.50 | Unnamed 1940 | Miller Island | |
| 2 | 760.0 | 29.92 | Allison 2001 | Thibodaux | |
| 3 | 652.0 | 25.67 | Allison 1989 | Winnfield | |
| 4 | 595.1 | 23.43 | Barry 2019 | Ragley | |
| 5 | 568.7 | 22.39 | Frances 1998 | Terrytown | |
| 6 | 565.4 | 22.25 | Harvey 2017 | Bayou Conway | |
| 7 | 541.0 | 21.30 | Unnamed 1933 | Logansport | |
| 8 | 533.4 | 21.00 | Gustav 2008 | Larto Lake | |
| 9 | 524.8 | 20.66 | Isaac 2012 | New Orleans Carrollton | |
| 10 | 497.8 | 19.60 | Tropical Storm Four 1908 | Franklin | |

## Maine

The combined impact from a Nor'easter just one day before Daisy hit, and Hurricane Daisy, caused severe flooding in Maine, when rain fell for 65 consecutive hours in some locations. Rainfall from the two systems caused record rainfall in some areas in Maine. Flooding caused by Hurricane Irene's heavy rainfall washed out two bridges on State Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Maine Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 251.7 | 9.91 | Irene 2011 | St. Baxter Park | |
| 2 | 240.5 | 9.47 | Daisy 1962 | Portland Int'l Jetport | |
| 3 | 221.5 | 8.72 | Floyd 1999 | Poland | |
| 4 | 209.8 | 8.26 | Donna 1960 | Sanford 2 NNW | |
| 5 | 209.3 | 8.24 | Bob 1991 | Portland Int'l Jetport | |
| 6 | 193.9 | 7.61 | Hanna 2008 | Bar Harbour | |
| 7 | 165.1 | 6.50 | Lee 2023 | Steuben 1 SW | |
| 8 | 164.6 | 6.48 | Arthur 2014 | Whiting 3 NNE | |
| 9 | 148.6 | 5.85 | Belle 1976 | Brunswick | |
| 10 | 141.2 | 5.56 | Gerda 1969 | Saco | |

## Maryland

Eloise's remnants brought great moisture to the Northeast third of the United States in the combination of warm, tropical air and cold air from a cold front. From Virginia through New Jersey, 5 inches (130 mm) of rain were reported, while New York and Pennsylvania experienced 10 inches (250 mm). Westminster, Maryland received the maximum amount from the storm in this region with a total of 14.23 inches (361 mm). The 1935 Labor Day hurricane holds the record for producing the most rainfall in Maryland.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Maryland Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 424.2 | 16.70 | Labor Day 1935 hurricane | Easton | |
| 2 | 361.4 | 14.23 | Eloise 1975 | Westminster 2 SSE | |
| 3 | 346.2 | 13.63 | Lee 2011 | Waldorf 3.6 SSE | |
| 4 | 344.4 | 13.56 | Agnes 1972 | Westminster 2 SSE | |
| 5 | 337.8 | 13.30 | First August 1928 hurricane | Cheltenham | |
| 6 | 329.2 | 12.96 | Irene 2011 | Plum Point | |
| 7 | 318.8 | 12.83 | Sandy 2012 | Belleview | |
| 8 | 319.8 | 12.59 | Floyd 1999 | Chestertown | |
| 9 | 312.9 | 12.32 | Connie 1955 | Preston 1 S | |
| 10 | 238.8 | 9.40 | David 1979 | Catoctin Mountain Park | |

## Massachusetts

The wettest known tropical cyclone to impact New England is also the wettest known for the state of Massachusetts. The flood from Hurricane Diane led to a significant death toll (nearly 200) from Pennsylvania eastward through southern New England.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Massachusetts Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 501.7 | 19.75 | Diane 1955 | Westfield | |
| 2 | 324.4 | 12.77 | New England Hurricane of 1938 | Gardner | |
| 3 | 317.5 | 12.50 | Carrie 1972 | Tashmoo | |
| 4 | 312.4 | 12.3 | 1933 Outer Banks hurricane | Provincetown | |
| 5 | 251.0 | 9.88 | Eloise 1975 | Westfield | |
| 6 | 241.3 | 9.50 | Ida 2021 | New Bedford | |
| 7 | 236.7 | 9.32 | Connie 1955 | Plainfield | |
| 8 | 231.65 | 9.12 | Esther 1961 | Ashland | |
| 9 | 231.1 | 9.10 | Irene 2011 | Savoy | |
| 10 | 214.1 | 8.43 | Jeanne 2004 | Nantucket | |

## Michigan

Hurricane Beryl in 2024 produced more rainfall in Michigan than any other tropical cyclone, surpassing Carla in 1961.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Michigan Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 179.0 | 7.05 | Beryl 2024 | Richfield Center | |
| 2 | 154.2 | 6.07 | Carla 1961 | Boyne Falls | |
| 3 | 136.4 | 5.37 | Chantal 1989 | Kent City 2 SW | |
| 4 | 127.5 | 5.02 | Newton 1986 | South Haven | |
| 5 | 115.8 | 4.56 | Juan 1985 | Escanaba | |
| 6 | 105.2 | 4.14 | Opal 1995 | Grosse Pointe Farms | |
| 7 | 103.4 | 4.07 | Fran 1996 | Port Huron | |
| 8 | 101.1 | 3.98 | Gustav 2008 | Sparta 2 SW | |
| 9 | 90.7 | 3.57 | Alberto 2018 | Luzerne 2.4 NE | |
| 10 | 85.9 | 3.38 | Frances 1998 | Kenton | |

## Minnesota

Few tropical cyclone remnants originating from the eastern Pacific or Atlantic Basins make it as far north as Minnesota. Most recently, 2020's Tropical Storm Cristobal dropped heavy rainfall exceeding 5 inches (130 mm) in localized spots.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Minnesota Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 128.5 | 5.06 | Cristobal 2020 | Whalan 1 NE | |
| 2 | 97.3 | 3.83 | Lester 1992 | Indus 3 W | |
| 3 | 52.8 | 2.08 | Javier 2004 | Bemidji Municipal AP | |
| 4 | 41.9 | 1.65 | Alicia 1983 | Montgomery | |
| 5 | 38.1 | 1.50 | Newton 1986 | Beaver | |

## Mississippi

Hurricane Georges stalled over the southern portion of the state, it produced torrential rainfall, exceeding 30 inches (760 mm) locally. The heavy rainfall contributed to significant river overflowing, including the Tchoutacabouffa River at D'Iberville, which set a record crest of 19 feet (5.8 m).
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Mississippi Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 818.1 | 32.21 | Georges 1998 | Wiggins 5 W | |
| 2 | 678.4 | 26.71 | Isaac 2012 | Pascagoula | |
| 3 | 535.0 | 21.06 | Unnamed 1987 | | |
| 4 | 481.3 | 18.95 | Allison 2001 | Liberty 5 W | |
| 5 | 388.1 | 15.28 | Claudette 2021 | Gulfport 6 WNW | |
| 6 | 364.0 | 14.33 | Gustav 2008 | Chatham | |
| 7 | 346.7 | 13.65 | Cristobal 2020 | Caesar | |
| 8 | 344.2 | 13.55 | Lee 2011 | Waveland | |
| 9 | 333.5 | 13.13 | Isidore 2002 | Poplarville Experimental Stn 5 W | |
| 10 | 333.2 | 13.12 | Ida 2021 | Bay St. Louis 1.4 WSW | |

## Missouri

Remnant tropical cyclones can move into the state which originate in either the Pacific or Atlantic hurricane basins. Tropical Storm Erin reintensified over Oklahoma leading to heavy rainfall in that state. As the system moved eastward, its surface low quickly dissipated. However, its mid-level circulation remained robust, leading to a burst of heavy rainfall across Missouri exceeding 10 inches (250 mm) in isolated spots, which became the wettest tropical cyclone remnant on record for the state.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Missouri Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 302.8 | 11.94 | Erin 2007 | Miller | |
| 2 | 291.6 | 11.48 | Bertha 1957 | Kennett | |
| 3 | 258.1 | 10.16 | Audrey 1957 | Hermann | |
| 4 | 249.4 | 9.82 | Paine 1986 | Truman Dam & Reservoir | |
| 5 | 237.2 | 9.34 | Carla 1961 | Concordia | |
| 6 | 231.1 | 9.10 | Frances 1998 | Odessa 4 SE | |
| 7 | 230.1 | 9.06 | Gustav 2008 | Alley Spring/Jack Fork | |
| 8 | 209.6 | 8.25 | Bill 2015 | Fordland 4 WNW | |
| 9 | 186.7 | 7.35 | Tico 1983 | Appleton City | |
| 10 | 168.4 | 6.63 | Waldo 1985 | Polo | |

## Montana

It is rare for tropical cyclone remnants originating from the eastern Pacific or Atlantic Basins to make it as far north as Montana. The remnants of Hilary did so most recently, in 2023.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Montana Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 58.0 | 2.30 | Hilary 2023 | Albro Lake, Carrot Basin | |
| 2 | 48.0 | 1.89 | Kathleen 1976 | Lakeview | |

## Nebraska

The wettest known event in Nebraska to be associated with a tropical cyclone or its remains was Hurricane Carla. Carla resulted in the heaviest known rainfall in several other states as well.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Nebraska Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 144.3 | 5.68 | Carla 1961 | Hubbrell | |
| 2 | 132.1 | 5.20 | Lester 1992 | Arnold | |
| 3 | 69.3 | 2.73 | Alicia 1983 | Miller | |
| 4 | 49.0 | 1.93 | Tico 1983 | Beemer | |
| 5 | 46.7 | 1.84 | Javier 2004 | Ainsworth Municipal AP | |
| 6 | 44.5 | 1.75 | Waldo 1985 | Falls City Brenner AP | |
| 7 | 23.6 | 0.93 | Newton 1986 | Lyman | |

## Nevada

Every few years, Nevada is impacted by an eastern Pacific tropical cyclone, or its remnants. The wettest recorded tropical cyclone rain-event was when the remnants of Hilary traversed the state. The new mark it set is more than double the previous record.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Nevada Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 234 | 9.213 | Hilary 2023 | Lee Canyon | |
| 2 | 111 | 4.36 | Unnamed 1906 | | |
| 3 | 105 | 4.14 | Doreen 1977 | Adaven | |
| 4 | 89.7 | 3.53 | Nora 1997 | Mt. Charleston/Kyle Canyon | |
| 5 | 89.4 | 3.52 | Olivia 1982 | Ely Yelland Field | |
| 6 | 86.4 | 3.40 | Kathleen 1976 | Searchlight | |
| 7 | 73.7 | 2.90 | Norman 1978 | Adaven | |
| 8 | 50.8 | 2.00 | Boris 1990 | Lund | |
| 9 | 32.8 | 1.29 | Isis 1998 | Goldfield | |
| 10 | 5.33 | 0.21 | Lester 1992 | Montello 2 SE | |

## New Hampshire

A large swath of heavy rainfall spread up the East Coast along a frontal zone draping over the northern side of Hurricane Floyd. Nearly 10 inches (250 mm) fell across portions of New Hampshire, the most recorded during the passage of a tropical cyclone or its remnants.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in New Hampshire Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 242.3 | 9.54 | Floyd 1999 | Mount Washington | |
| 2 | 189.7 | 7.47 | Bertha 1996 | Mount Washington | |
| 3 | 189.5 | 7.46 | Bob 1991 | Mount Washington | |
| 4 | 186.1 | 7.33 | Irene 2011 | Pinkham Notch | |
| 5 | 184.2 | 7.25 | Donna 1960 | Macdowell Dam | |
| 6 | 182.4 | 7.18 | Connie 1955 | Newport | |
| 7 | 168.7 | 6.64 | Lee 2011 | Keene 1.7 WSW | |
| 8 | 165.9 | 6.53 | Eloise 1975 | Greenville 2 NNE | |
| 9 | 153.7 | 6.05 | Sandy 2012 | Randolph 1.4 NE | |
| 10 | 153.2 | 6.03 | Gloria 1985 | Mount Washington | |

## New Jersey

A large swath of heavy rainfall spread up the East Coast along a frontal zone draping over the northern side of Hurricane Floyd. Hurricane Four of the September 1940 hurricane season holds the record for the wettest tropical cyclone in New Jersey.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in New Jersey Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 609.6 | 24.00 | September 1940 hurricane | Ewan | |
| 2 | 452.1 | 17.80 | August 19, 1939 | Manahawkin, New Jersey | |
| 3 | 363.2 | 14.30 | Henri 2021 | Concordia | |
| 4 | 358.9 | 14.13 | Floyd 1999 | Little Falls | |
| 5 | 304.3 | 11.98 | 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane | New Brunswick Experimental Station | |
| 6 | 302.5 | 11.91 | Sandy 2012 | Wildwood Crest 0.6 NNE | |
| 7 | 291.6 | 11.48 | Connie 1955 | Canistear Reservoir | |
| 8 | 286.3 | 11.27 | Irene 2011 | Freehold Township | |
| 9 | 267.0 | 10.51 | Eloise 1975 | New Brunswick 3 SE | |
| 10 | 261.4 | 10.29 | Doria 1971 | | |

## New Mexico

Tropical cyclones, and their remnants, move into New Mexico from both the eastern Pacific and Atlantic basins. Although Atlantic Basin tropical cyclones are more unusual events, the rainfall record for New Mexico was from a tropical depression which moved across Texas from the Gulf of Mexico in October 1954.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in New Mexico Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 248.9 | 9.80 | Tropical Depression (10/1954) | Canton | |
| 2 | 216.7 | 8.53 | Dolly 2008 | Sunspot | |
| 3 | 169.2 | 6.66 | Waldo 1985 | Hobbs | |
| 4 | 134.9 | 5.31 | Octave 1983 | Luna RS | |
| 5 | 87.12 | 3.43 | Newton 2016 | Texico | |
| 6 | 84.84 | 3.34 | TD Sixteen-E 2015 | Mogollon | |
| 7 | 80.52 | 3.17 | Heather 1977 | Yeso 2 S | |
| 8 | 75.95 | 2.99 | Raymond 1989 | Red River | |
| 9 | 62.99 | 2.48 | Javier 2004 | Albuquerque | |
| 10 | 55.12 | 2.17 | Lester 1992 | Lindrith 1 WSW | |

## New York

Tropical cyclones moving up the East Coast bring rainfall to New York frequently. During Hurricane Connie, over 13 inches (330 mm) fell in isolated spots, which was the most rainfall recorded with a tropical cyclone or its remains across the state.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in New York Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 386.1 | 15.20 | Connie 1955 | Slide Mountain | |
| 2 | 337.8 | 13.30 | Irene 2011 | East Durham | |
| 3 | 331.2 | 12.25 | Floyd 1999 | Yorktown Heights 1 W | |
| 4 | 300.5 | 11.83 | Lee 2011 | Appalachian | |
| 5 | 282.2 | 11.11 | 1944 Great Atlantic hurricane | Mineola | |
| 6 | 280.9 | 11.06 | Eloise 1975 | Bedford Hills | |
| 7 | 250.1 | 9.85 | Henri 2021 | Brooklyn | |
| 8 | 229.9 | 9.05 | Diane 1955 | Montauk | |
| 9 | 226.6 | 8.92 | Ida 2021 | Staten Island | |
| 10 | 222.8 | 8.77 | 1933 Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane | Honk Falls | |

## North Carolina

Heavy rains accompany tropical cyclones and their remnants which move northeast from the Gulf of Mexico coastline, as well as inland from the western subtropical Atlantic Ocean. As much as 15% of the rainfall which occurs during the warm season in the Carolinas is attributable to tropical cyclones. Over the past 30 years, the wettest tropical cyclone to strike the coastal plain was Hurricane Florence of September 2018, which dropped over 35 inches (890 mm) of rainfall in Elizabethtown. In the mountains, Hurricane Helene of September 2024 was the wettest, bringing over 30 inches (760 mm) of rainfall to Busick, which is the settlement closest to Mount Mitchell.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in North Carolina Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 912.6 | 35.93 | Florence 2018 | Elizabethtown | |
| 2 | 781.8 | 30.78 | Helene 2024 | Busick | |
| 3 | 611.1 | 24.06 | Floyd 1999 | Southport 5 N | |
| 4 | 602.7 | 23.73 | Mid-July Hurricane 1916 | Altapass | |
| 5 | 598.7 | 23.57 | Frances 2004 | Mount Mitchell | |
| 6 | 594.6 | 23.41 | Fred 2021 | Lake Toxaway 3N | |
| 7 | 524.5 | 20.65 | Mid-Aug Hurricane 1940 | Idlewild | |
| 8 | 505.7 | 19.91 | Dennis 1999 | Ocracoke | |
| 9 | 482.1 | 18.98 | Diana 1984 | Southport 5 N | |
| 10 | 481.3 | 18.95 | Matthew 2016 | Evergreen | |

## North Dakota

It is rare for tropical cyclone remnants originating from the eastern Pacific or Atlantic Basins to migrate as far north as North Dakota. The remains of Javier in 2004 dropped locally heavy rainfall exceeding 1 inch (25 mm) in localized spots.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in North Dakota Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 34.0 | 1.34 | Javier 2004 | Homme Dam | |

## Northern Mariana Islands

The Northern Mariana Islands are an archipelago north of Guam which gets impacted by typhoons in the western Pacific from time to time. Typhoon Champi dropped 26.25 inches (667 mm) on Tinian in 2015, making it the wettest known tropical cyclone for the island chain.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in the Northern Marianas Islands Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 666.8 | 26.25 | Champi 2015 | Tinian | |
| 2 | 487.6 | 19.20 | Steve 1993 | Saipan | |
| 3 | 241.3 | 9.50 | Seth 1991 | Saipan | |
| 4 | 205.7 | 8.10 | Soulik 2006 | Pagan | |
| 5 | 173.2 | 6.82 | Nabi 2005 | Saipan | |
| 6 | 119.1 | 4.69 | Bavi 2015 | Tinian | |
| 7 | 118.1 | 4.65 | Sanvu 2012 | Tinian | |
| 8 | 90.9 | 3.58 | Kong-rey 2007 | Pagan | |
| 9 | 85.8 | 3.38 | Mirinae 2009 | Rota | |
| 10 | 82.5 | 3.25 | Melor 2009 | Tinian | |

## Ohio

The state of Ohio can be impacted by the remnants of both eastern Pacific and Atlantic tropical cyclones, with a bulk of the activity originating in the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Frederic in 1979, interacting with a nearby frontal zone, brought over 8 inches (200 mm) of rainfall to isolated spots of the state, becoming the wettest known tropical cyclone, or remnant, to impact Ohio.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Ohio Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 220.2 | 8.67 | Frederic 1979 | Akron 30 E | |
| 2 | 216.7 | 8.53 | Ivan 2004 | Albany | |
| 3 | 201.9 | 7.95 | Frances 2004 | Mount Ephraim | |
| 4 | 178.8 | 7.04 | Sandy 2012 | Kirtland 0.9 SW | |
| 5 | 164.3 | 6.47 | Fran 1996 | Elyria 3 E | |
| 6 | 157.0 | 6.18 | Katrina 2005 | Nashville | |
| 7 | 156.2 | 6.15 | Tico 1983 | Ironton 1 NE | |
| 8 | 138.7 | 5.46 | Isidore 2002 | New Carlisle | |
| 9 | 131.3 | 5.17 | Fred 2021 | Pickerington 6 NNW | |
| 10 | 130.8 | 5.15 | Ida 2021 | Granville 5.6 N | |

## Oklahoma

Remnant tropical cyclones can move into the state which originate in either the Pacific or Atlantic hurricane basins. In 2007, Tropical Storm Erin reintensified over Oklahoma leading to heavy rainfall within the state. Rainfall exceeded 12 inches (300 mm) in isolated spots, which turned out to be the fourth wettest tropical cyclone remnant on record for Oklahoma.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Oklahoma Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 475.2 | 18.71 | Norma 1981 | Kingston 4 SSE | |
| 2 | 430.5 | 16.95 | Tico 1983 | Just south of Chickasha | |
| 3 | 401.6 | 15.81 | Nineteen-E 2018 | Johnston County | |
| 4 | 325.4 | 12.81 | Erin 2007 | Eakly 3 NE | |
| 5 | 318.3 | 12.53 | Bill 2015 | Healdton 3 E | |
| 6 | 306.6 | 12.07 | Dean 1995 | Great Salt Plains Dam | |
| 7 | 279.9 | 11.02 | Frances 1998 | Valliant 3 W | |
| 8 | 275.3 | 10.84 | Paine 1986 | Ponca City Municipal AP | |
| 9 | 218.4 | 8.60 | Gilbert 1988 | Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge | |
| 10 | 217.7 | 8.57 | Carmen 1974 | Flashman Tower | |

## Oregon

Impacts from tropical cyclones in the Pacific Northwest occur infrequently. Most recently, the remains of Hilary moved through eastern Oregon.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Oregon Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 84 | 3.29 | Hilary 2023 | Morgan Mountain | |
| 2 | 34.3 | 1.35 | Kathleen 1976 | Rome 2 NW | |
| 3 | 32.0 | 1.26 | Ignacio 1997 | Crater Lake NPS HQ | |

## Pennsylvania

Although Hurricane Agnes was barely a hurricane at landfall in Florida, its major impact was over the Mid-Atlantic region, where Agnes combined with a non-tropical low to produce widespread rains of 6 to 12 inches (150 to 300 mm) with local amounts up to 19 inches (480 mm) in western Schuylkill County in Pennsylvania. These rains produced widespread severe flooding from Virginia northward to New York, with other flooding occurring over the western portions of the Carolinas.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Pennsylvania Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 482.6 | 19.00 | Agnes 1972 | Western Schuylkill County | |
| 2 | 395.9 | 15.59 | Lee 2011 | Elizabethtown | |
| 3 | 337.3 | 13.28 | 1933 Chesapeake–Potomac hurricane | York | |
| 4 | 308.1 | 12.13 | Floyd 1999 | Marcus Hook | |
| 5 | 306.1 | 12.05 | Connie 1955 | Geigertown | |
| 6 | 301.2 | 11.86 | Eloise 1975 | Capital City Airport, near Harrisburg | |
| 7 | 282.2 | 11.11 | Diane 1955 | Pecks Pond | |
| 8 | 239.5 | 9.43 | Ida 2021 | Coatesville | |
| 9 | 232.9 | 9.17 | Gloria 1985 | Valley Forge | |
| 10 | 227.8 | 8.97 | Jeanne 2004 | West Chester | |

## Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has seen dramatic rainfall from tropical cyclones and their precursor disturbances. The most recent tropical cyclone-related deluge was from Hurricane Irene in August 2011, when 22.05 inches (560 mm) of rain was measured at Gurabo Abajo. The heaviest rainfall noted over the past 30 years was from the precursor disturbance to Tropical Storm Isabel, when 31.67 inches (804 mm) fell at Toro Negro Forest. Hurricane Eloise of 1975 dropped 33.29 inches (846 mm) of rainfall at Dos Bocas, with 23.07 inches (586 mm) falling in 24 hours.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Puerto Rico Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 1,058.7 | 41.68 | Fifteen 1970 | Jayuya 1 SE | |
| 2 | 962.7 | 37.90 | Maria 2017 | Caguas | |
| 3 | 845.6 | 33.29 | Eloise 1975 | Dos Bocas | |
| 4 | 822.9 | 32.40 | Fiona 2022 | Marueno | |
| 5 | 804.4 | 31.67 | Isabel 1985 | Toro Negro Forest | |
| 6 | 775.0 | 30.51 | Georges 1998 | Jayuya | |
| 7 | 751.8 | 29.60 | San Felipe II 1928 | Adjuntas | |
| 8 | 662.2 | 26.07 | Hazel 1954 | Toro Negro Tunnel | |
| 9 | 652.5 | 25.69 | Klaus 1984 | Guavate Camp | |
| 10 | 596.4 | 23.48 | Hortense 1996 | Cayey 1 NW | |

## Rhode Island

The flood from Hurricane Diane led to a significant death toll (nearly 200) from Pennsylvania eastward through southern New England.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Rhode Island Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 309.9 | 12.2 | Unnamed 1932 | Westerly | |
| 2 | 239.5 | 9.43 | Ida 2021 | Uri Peckham Farm | |
| 3 | 214.6 | 8.45 | Diane 1955 | Greenville | |
| 4 | 181.1 | 7.13 | Bob 1991 | North Foster | |
| 5 | 175.3 | 6.90 | Unnamed 1924 | Kingston | |
| 6 | 149.9 | 5.90 | Floyd 1999 | North Foster 1 E | |
| 7 | 145.8 | 5.74 | Connie 1955 | Kingston | |
| 8 | 137.2 | 5.40 | Lee 2011 | Coventry Center | |
| 9 | 136.4 | 5.37 | Irene 2011 | Warren | |
| 10 | 133.4 | 5.25 | Allison 2001 | North Foster | |

## South Carolina

Portions of South Carolina experienced significant rainfall totals eclipsing 35 inches (890 mm) with Hurricane Florence, which became the wettest known tropical cyclone to impact the state. The flash flooding covered numerous roadways and washed out bridges. River flooding was great across the state. In addition, the rainfall broke dams, flooded houses, and covered fields.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in South Carolina Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 600.2 | 23.63 | Florence 2018 | Loris | |
| 2 | 470.2 | 18.51 | Jerry 1995 | Antreville | |
| 3 | 463.6 | 18.25 | Debby 2024 | Summerville | |
| 4 | 443.2 | 17.45 | Beryl 1994 | Jocassee 8 WNW | |
| 5 | 429.3 | 16.90 | Matthew 2016 | Edisto Island | |
| 6 | 407.9 | 16.06 | Floyd 1999 | Myrtle Beach Airport | |
| 7 | 386.3 | 15.21 | Dorian 2019 | Pawleys Island | |
| 8 | 364.2 | 14.34 | Helene 2024 | Table Rock Raws | |
| 9 | 358.4 | 14.11 | T. D. #8 1971 | Sullivans Island | |
| 10 | 354.6 | 13.96 | Marco/Klaus 1990 | Pageland | |

## South Dakota

It is rare for tropical cyclone remnants originating from the eastern Pacific or Atlantic Basins to move as far inland as South Dakota. The remains of Javier in 2004 dropped locally heavy rainfall exceeding 2 inches (51 mm) in localized spots.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in South Dakota Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 83.6 | 3.29 | Lester 1992 | Armour | |
| 2 | 71.9 | 2.83 | Javier 2004 | Gregory | |

## Tennessee

Tropical Storm Chris moved inland into the Southeast, producing a burst of rainfall across Tennessee exceeding 13 inches (330 mm). This system stands as Tennessee's wettest known tropical cyclone.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Tennessee Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 345.4 | 13.60 | Chris 1982 | Milan | |
| 2 | 332.9 | 13.11 | Lee 2011 | Charleston | |
| 3 | 285.8 | 11.25 | Ivan 2004 | Soddy Daisy Mowbray Mt | |
| 4 | 267.2 | 10.52 | Isidore 2002 | Big Sandy | |
| 5 | 232.9 | 9.17 | Harvey 2017 | Port Royal | |
| 6 | 232.7 | 9.16 | Francine 2024 | Nonconnah Creek | |
| 7 | 226.6 | 8.92 | Helene 2024 | Benton 2.3 ESE | |
| 8 | 213.1 | 8.39 | Allison 1989 | Murfreesboro 5 N | |
| 9 | 185.7 | 7.31 | Gracie 1959 | Roan High Knob | |
| 10 | 183.6 | 7.23 | Easy 1950 | Point Park Lookout Mountain | |

## Texas

The most serious threat from tropical cyclones in Texas residents is from flooding, from both Gulf of Mexico hurricanes and tropical storms and the remnants of Eastern Pacific storms. Systems with sprawling circulations, such as Hurricane Beulah, also tend to make good rainmakers. Slow moving systems, such as Tropical Storm Amelia or Hurricane Harvey also can produce significant rainfall over Texas. Harvey's storm total rainfall is the most recorded within the United States. Harvey's extremely heavy rainfall produced catastrophic flooding across much of southeastern Texas; particularly in and around the Houston metropolitan area, where accumulations exceeded 40 in (1,000 mm) over a four-day period. Tropical Storm Claudette holds the national 24-hour rainfall record for the United States, with 42 inches (1,100 mm) falling within a day.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Texas Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 1538.7 | 60.58 | Harvey 2017 | Nederland | |
| 2 | 1219.2 | 48.00 | Amelia 1978 | Medina | |
| 3 | 1143.0 | 45.00 | Claudette 1979 | Alvin coop site | |
| 4 | 1102 | 43.39 | Imelda 2019 | North Fork Taylor Bayou | |
| 5 | 1033.3 | 40.68 | Allison 2001 | Moore Road Detention Pond | |
| 6 | 1008.6 | 39.71 | September Hurricane 1921 | Thrall | |
| 7 | 762.0 | 30.00 | September T.S. 1936 | Broome | |
| 8 | 755.9 | 29.76 | Unnamed 1960 | Port Lavaca #2 | |
| 9 | 695.5 | 27.38 | Beulah 1967 | Pettus | |
| 10 | 688.3 | 27.10 | Alice 1954 | Pandale | |

## United States Virgin Islands

Tropical cyclones affect these islands of the northeast Caribbean on a regular basis. Hurricane Hortense is the wettest known system for the U. S. Virgin Islands, bringing over 18 inches (460 mm) of rainfall.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in the United States Virgin Islands Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 458.0 | 18.03 | Hortense 1996 | Christiansted Hamilton Field | |
| 2 | 394.5 | 15.53 | Klaus 1984 | Caneel Bay Plantation | |
| 3 | 293.4 | 11.55 | David 1979 | Fredericksted Fort | |
| 4 | 284.5 | 11.20 | Hugo 1989 | Ham Bluff Light House Station | |
| 5 | 265.9 | 10.47 | Lenny 1999 | Granard | |
| 6 | 234.2 | 9.22 | Eloise 1975 | Annaly | |
| 7 | 224.0 | 8.82 | Kendra 1978 | Fredericksted Fort | |
| 8 | 221.2 | 8.71 | Isabel 1985 | Annually | |
| 9 | 154.4 | 6.05 | Grace 1997 | Wintberg | |
| 10 | 147.0 | 5.80 | Dorian 2019 | Anna's Retreet's | |

## Utah

On occasion, Utah is impacted by the remnants of eastern Pacific tropical cyclones. The remains of Olivia moved through the region in 1982, spurring spotty moderate to heavy rainfall exceeding 7 inches (180 mm) in isolated spots.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Utah Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 188.2 | 7.41 | Olivia 1982 | Cottonwood Weir | |
| 2 | 109.5 | 4.31 | Doreen 1977 | Logan 5 SW Experimental Farm | |
| 3 | 61.7 | 2.43 | Javier 2004 | Monticello 15 ESE | |
| 4 | 59.4 | 2.34 | Boris 1990 | Bartholomew Powerhouse | |
| 5 | 56.1 | 2.21 | Nora 1997 | Enterprise | |
| 6 | 48.0 | 1.89 | Lester 1992 | Cedar City and New Harmony | |
| 7 | 38.6 | 1.52 | Isis 1998 | La Verkin | |
| 8 | 33.8 | 1.33 | Kathleen 1976 | New Harmony | |

## Vermont

A large swath over heavy rainfall spread up the East Coast along a frontal zone draped over the northern side of Hurricane Floyd. Over 11 inches (280 mm) fell across portions of Vermont, the most recorded during the passage of a tropical cyclone or its remnants within the state.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Vermont Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 292.9 | 11.53 | Floyd 1999 | Mount Mansfield | |
| 2 | 285.2 | 11.23 | Irene 2011 | Mendon | |
| 3 | 209.8 | 8.26 | Connie 1955 | Whitingham 1 W | |
| 4 | 171.7 | 6.76 | Beryl 2024 | Hinesburg | |
| 5 | 171.2 | 6.70 | Erin 1995 | Morrisville Stowe State Park | |
| 6 | 167.9 | 6.61 | Lee 2011 | Pownal | |
| 7 | 160.8 | 6.33 | Donna 1960 | Somerset | |
| 8 | 145.5 | 5.73 | Bertha 1996 | Dorset 2 SE | |
| 9 | 126.5 | 4.98 | Chris 1988 | Vernon | |
| 10 | 124.7 | 4.91 | Eloise 1975 | Vernon | |

## Virginia

Virginia has some special considerations that affect tropical cyclone-related rainfall. Mountains to the west act as a perfect mechanism for upward motion during sustained east winds, which can lead to flash flooding and landslides in that region (e.g. Hurricane Camille). As a tropical system approaches from the south, a frontal zone sets up between the moist Atlantic Ocean and the drier landmass to the west. This boundary can set up two or three days in advance of a tropical storm, and can lead up to prolonged heavy rains across coastal sections (e.g. Hurricane Floyd). As the cyclone advances north, the boundary will slowly shift west, but progresses west of a Richmond/Washington, D.C. line.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Virginia Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 685.8 | 27.00 | Camille 1969 | West-Central Nelson County | |
| 2 | 532.4 | 20.96 | Lee 2011 | Colonial Beach | |
| 3 | 513.1 | 20.20 | Isabel 2003 | Upper Sherando | |
| 4 | 480.1 | 18.9 | October 1942 T.S. | Big Meadows | |
| 5 | 457.2 | 18.0 | Ida 2009 | Hampton 1.8 NW | |
| 6 | 444.5 | 17.50 | Southeast hurricane 1940 | Keysville | |
| 7 | 431.3 | 16.98 | Floyd 1999 | Williamsburg 2 N | |
| 8 | 406.4 | 16.00 | Fran 1996 | Big Meadows | |
| 9 | 364.0 | 14.33 | Cleo 1964 | Back Bay Wildlife Refuge | |
| 10 | 360.9 | 14.21 | Matthew 2016 | Chesapeake | |

## Washington

Impacts from tropical cyclones in the Pacific Northwest are rare. The remains of Ignacio moved through the region, spurring spotty moderate rainfall across the region.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Washington Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 18.3 | 0.72 | Ignacio 1997 | Merwin Dam | |

## West Virginia

Although Hurricane Agnes was barely a hurricane at landfall in Florida, its major impact was over the Mid-Atlantic region, where Agnes combined with a non-tropical low to produce widespread heavy rainfall, including amounts approaching 8 inches (200 mm) in isolated spots of West Virginia. These rains produced widespread severe flooding from Virginia northward to New York, with other flooding occurring over the western portions of the Carolinas.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in West Virginia Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 201.7 | 7.94 | Agnes 1972 | Berkeley Springs | |
| 2 | 181.6 | 7.15 | Helene 2024 | Elkhorn | |
| 3 | 180.0 | 7.09 | Lee 2011 | Mt. Storm | |
| 4 | 175.3 | 6.90 | Hazel 1954 | Mathias | |
| 5 | 174.5 | 6.87 | Eloise 1975 | Brushy Run | |
| 6 | 152.9 | 6.02 | Frances 2004 | Berkeley Springs | |
| 7 | 151.9 | 5.98 | Debby 2024 | Harpers Ferry | |
| 8 | 141.5 | 5.57 | Gracie 1959 | Wardensville RM Farm | |
| 9 | 136.9 | 5.39 | Fred 2021 | Athens | |
| 10 | 136.1 | 5.36 | Connie 1955 | Kearneysville | |

## Wisconsin

Wisconsin experienced its heaviest tropical-cyclone-related rainfall in 1961 when Hurricane Carla entered the United States. Carla broke the record for highest rainfall in three other states as well.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Wisconsin Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 192.5 | 7.58 | Carla 1961 | Brodhead | |
| 2 | 124.5 | 4.90 | Juan 1985 | Marinette | |
| 3 | 95.3 | 3.75 | Frances 1998 | Darlington | |
| 4 | 93.2 | 3.67 | Chantal 1989 | Port Washington | |
| 5 | 84.6 | 3.33 | Cristobal 2020 | Augusta 4 NW | |
| 6 | 83.8 | 3.30 | Newton 1986 | Beloit | |
| 7 | 79.8 | 3.14 | Gustav 2008 | Kenosha | |
| 8 | 71.9 | 2.83 | Lester 1992 | Blue Mounds 6 SSE | |
| 9 | 71.9 | 2.83 | Unnamed 1960 | Eau Pleine Reservoir | |
| 10 | 68.1 | 2.68 | Alberto 2018 | New London 1 ENE | |

## Wyoming

Few tropical cyclone remnants originating from the eastern Pacific make it as far north as Wyoming. Most recently, Hurricane Javier dropped locally heavy rainfall of up to 2 inches (51 mm) in the higher terrain of western Wyoming.
Wettest tropical cyclones and their remnants in Wyoming Highest-known totals :
| Precipitation | Precipitation | Precipitation | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| Rank | mm | in | Storm | Location | Ref. |
| 1 | 50.80 | 2.00 | Javier 2004 | Encampment 19 WNW | |
| 2 | 25.90 | 1.02 | Boris 1990 | Bitter Creek 4 NE | |