Rainfall totals Michigan
In the last 24 hours, the National Weather Service logged 2 rainfall reports in Michigan. The highest was 4.25 inches at 8 SW Gaylord, and the latest was 12:00 PM EDT.
Heavy-rain reports, last 24 hours
| Place | Amount | Reported by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 SW GaylordOtsego County | 4.25 inchesest | Public | 12:00 PM EDT |
| 4 S GaylordOtsego County | 3.22 inches | NWS Employee | 11:45 AM EDT |
Rain reports come from National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, with sources including automated gauges, the public, trained spotters, and CoCoRaHS; each report shows its source and time.
City rainfall totals for Michigan
| City | Year to date | Normal to date | Rain days | Last rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 28.31 inches | 25.34 inches | 97 | 0.66 inches Aug 18, 2026 |
| Marquette | 24.54 inches | 22.35 inches | 104 | 0.01 inches Aug 16, 2026 |
| Sault Ste Marie | 19.89 inches | 18.98 inches | 111 | 0.04 inches Aug 18, 2026 |
| Detroit | 17.95 inches | 22.80 inches | 91 | 0.02 inches Aug 19, 2026 |
Station observations are from GHCN-Daily, with a 1-3 day lag and quality checks by NOAA. Averages are 1991-2020 normals from NCEI.
Rainfall records for Michigan
| City | Wettest day | Wettest year | Average year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | 4.15 inches May 15, 2001 | 51.37 inches 2019 | 38.05 inches |
| Marquette | 4.65 inches Oct 24, 1959 | 51.59 inches 1985 | 36.21 inches |
| Sault Ste Marie | 5.92 inches Aug 3, 1974 | 48.78 inches 2013 | 33.59 inches |
| Detroit | 4.57 inches Aug 11, 2014 | 47.70 inches 2011 | 33.32 inches |
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