Watauga County rain reports, North Carolina
Watauga County, North Carolina has 5 reports of rain for 2026, the heaviest storm total 9.08 inches at 1 SE Seven Devils on October 11, 2026, reported to the National Weather Service.
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County standing in North Carolina
During 2026, Watauga County places 1 among 4 counties in North Carolina by number of reports filed. Watauga County accounts for 56% of the 9 reports recorded in North Carolina for this period. For the 2026 period, Watauga County recorded North Carolina's overall largest figure, with 9.08 inches. The Watauga County reports trace back to 1 storm.
| Rank among counties | 1 / 4 |
|---|---|
| Share of state reports | 56% |
| State's largest this period | 9.08 inches, Watauga |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.63 inches | 1 E Seven Devils | Mesonet | , October 11, 2026 |
| 2.72 inches | 1 N Beech Mountain | Trained Spotter | , October 11, 2026 |
| 4.93 inches | 3 W Blowing Rock | Trained Spotter | , October 11, 2026 |
| 9.08 inches | 1 SE Seven Devils | Public | , October 11, 2026 |
| 5.85 inches | 1 ENE Blowing Rock | Mesonet | , October 11, 2026 |
An observer's name and the total they measured come with every National Weather Service Local Storm Report that lists Watauga County in the county field.
Storms behind the totals
- Rain totals for October 11, 2026 9.08 inches 1 SE Seven Devils, NC
Days with rain reports
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