On Tuesday, 1.16 inches of rain was recorded in Dayton, according to the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
The previous record was 0.91 inches, set in 1971.
...RECORD DAILY MAXIMUM RAINFALL SET AT DAYTON OH...
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) May 6, 2025
A record rainfall of 1.16 inches was set at Dayton, Ohio today. This breaks the old record of 0.91 inches set in 1971.
Dayton has recorded precipitation every day this month, with 3 inches of rain recorded so far in May.
More rain could be on its way. Spotty showers are possible tonight in southwest Ohio and another round of rain and thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon.
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