Historical October Precipitation Rankings
Ten States Rank Their Wettest Octobers in Historical Weather Data Since 1895
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The supplied West Virginia article excerpt does not name any of the ranked years or give their precipitation totals; it only describes the ranking and the data fields included.
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The Utah and Texas excerpts likewise provide no specific October years, precipitation amounts, or temperature figures, so those state-level results cannot be identified from the supplied text.
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The New Mexico and Nebraska excerpts also contain only the ranking methodology, not the ranked observations or their numerical weather data.
Stacker has compiled historical rankings of the wettest Octobers on record across ten U.S. states—West Virginia, Utah, Texas, New Mexico, Nebraska, Montana, New Jersey, Mississippi, Maine, and Massachusetts. The rankings, drawn from NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information records dating back to 1895, detail total precipitation, temperature highs, lows, and monthly averages for each state's autumn weather extremes.
The multi-part series syndicated to regional news outlets aims to document 131 years of historical precipitation data as climate patterns across the U.S. show increased volatility. Global surface temperatures have risen approximately 2.0°F since 1880, shifting seasonal weather norms and intensifying autumn rainfall extremes in key agricultural and population centers.
A Century of October Rainfall Records Analyzed
Stacker leveraged federal climate data spanning 131 years to rank the wettest Octobers in each state. The National Centers for Environmental Information maintains continuous statewide monthly climate tracking since 1895 across the contiguous United States. Each state ranking orders Octobers by total precipitation and includes monthly average temperatures and temperature extremes for historical context.
Extreme Weather Patterns Drive Climate Data Interest
Recent decades have brought heightened volatility to U.S. fall weather. The nation has experienced swings between severe agricultural droughts and extreme atmospheric river events. July 2026 marked the hottest single month on record since 1895, according to NOAA data, intensifying public interest in historical weather benchmarks and long-term precipitation trends.
Local Governments Use Rankings for Planning
Municipal planners and emergency managers rely on historical October precipitation data to assess stormwater capacity and flood plain zoning. Farmers and crop insurers in agricultural states like Nebraska and Texas use these records to evaluate drought recovery and project harvest conditions. Historical benchmarks inform federal disaster aid allocations and state hazard mitigation planning ahead of winter months.
Ten States Covered in Comprehensive Analysis
The Stacker series ranks wettest Octobers across West Virginia, Utah, Texas, New Mexico, Nebraska, Montana, New Jersey, Mississippi, Maine, and Massachusetts. Each state analysis presents total monthly precipitation in inches alongside statewide average temperatures and monthly highs and lows. Early syndication releases to regional news partners began in late September 2026, bringing historical rainfall data to local audiences across the nation.
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