Phoenix Records Wettest Fall Ever, With Potential for More Rain
PHOENIX – Phoenix has officially experienced it’s wettest fall on record, with 6.31 inches of rainfall recorded through November 24th, according to data from the National Weather Service (NWS). The city still has six days remaining in November, adn another storm system is forecast to arrive late Saturday into Sunday, perhaps increasing the total.
This unprecedented rainfall is the result of three major storm systems each month of autumn. While a late September storm technically fell within monsoon season, it differed from typical monsoon patterns. october saw 3.26 inches of rain from the remnants of tropical storms in the eastern Pacific, making it the third-wettest October in Phoenix’s history. Recent November storms have added 0.79 inches, pushing the fall total past previous records. The NWS data is collected at Sky Harbor Airport, though some areas of the Valley, particularly the northwest, have seen even higher rainfall amounts.
The record-breaking rainfall has notable implications for the region, impacting everything from water resources to local ecosystems.While the increased moisture is a welcome relief from long-term drought conditions, it also presents challenges related to potential flooding and infrastructure strain. The NWS continues to monitor the approaching storm system, and residents are advised to stay informed about potential weather hazards.
The 10 wettest Falls in Phoenix History:
- 2023 – 6.31 inches
- 1939 – 6.18 inches
- 2018 – 6.13 inches
- 1972 – 5.69 inches
- 2014 – 5.24 inches
- 1905 - 4.84 inches
- 1984 – 4.38 inches
- 1993 - 4.12 inches
- 1985 - 4.11 inches
- 1923 - 4.03 inches
