Rainfall totals North Carolina
No heavy-rain reports were filed in North Carolina in the last 24 hours. The state table below has the year to date totals for 2026.
City rainfall totals for North Carolina
| City | Year to date | Normal to date | Rain days | Last rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 31.56 inches | 32.73 inches | 78 | 0.10 inches Aug 17, 2026 |
| Wilmington | 25.31 inches | 37.18 inches | 64 | 0.01 inches Aug 19, 2026 |
| Raleigh | 24.39 inches | 29.47 inches | 56 | 0.10 inches Aug 17, 2026 |
| Charlotte | 21.24 inches | 28.59 inches | 61 | 0.01 inches Aug 13, 2026 |
| Greensboro | 19.68 inches | 28.55 inches | 64 | 0.39 inches Aug 17, 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 North Carolina
| City | Wettest day | Wettest year | Average year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 5.78 inches Sep 26, 2024 | 79.48 inches 2018 | 47.99 inches |
| Wilmington | 13.38 inches Sep 15, 1999 | 102.40 inches 2018 | 56.27 inches |
| Raleigh | 6.45 inches Oct 8, 2016 | 60.29 inches 2018 | 44.08 inches |
| Charlotte | 6.88 inches Jul 23, 1997 | 62.63 inches 2003 | 43.19 inches |
| Greensboro | 7.46 inches Sep 24, 1947 | 64.11 inches 2018 | 43.06 inches |
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