Dakota County rain reports, Minnesota
Dakota County, Minnesota has 7 reports of rain for 2026, the heaviest storm total 2.42 inches at 2 NNW Northfield on September 19, 2026, reported to the National Weather Service.
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County standing in Minnesota
During 2026, Dakota County places 11 among 25 counties in Minnesota by number of reports filed. Dakota County accounts for 3% of the 252 reports recorded in Minnesota for this period. Minnesota's largest figure for the 2026 period came from Fillmore County, at 8.17 inches. The Dakota County reports trace back to 1 storm.
| Rank among counties | 11 / 25 |
|---|---|
| Share of state reports | 3% |
| State's largest this period | 8.17 inches, Fillmore |
| Distinct storms | 1 |
Each figure here comes from Local Storm Reports, and the numbers cover only the stated period. A county with more spotters can rank high on reporting volume, whatever the weather did.
Rain reports in 2026
| Amount | Place | Reported by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.42 inches | 2 NNW Northfield | Mesonet | , September 19, 2026 |
| 1.70 inches | 4 W Hampton | Cocorahs | , September 19, 2026 |
| 2.05 inches | 5 S Farmington | Cocorahs | , September 19, 2026 |
| 2.09 inches | 1 N Northfield | Cocorahs | , September 19, 2026 |
| 1.65 inches | Farmington | CO-OP Observer | , September 19, 2026 |
| 1.63 inches | Farmington | Cocorahs | , September 19, 2026 |
| 2.20 inches | 1 N Northfield | Cocorahs | , September 19, 2026 |
An observer's name and the total they measured come with every National Weather Service Local Storm Report that lists Dakota County in the county field.
Storms behind the totals
- Rain totals for September 14 to 19, 2026 8.17 inches 1 NNW Spring Valley, MN
Days with rain reports
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