August 2026

[rclab]

3 minutes ago, Mr Senior said:

1.76" today in North Haledon, NJ. 7.29" so far for August and 14" in July. 36.39" year to date. 

As of 22:51, 2.87 total for Central Park. As always …….

 

[straphanger]

Recorded 2.87" at my station...most in over a year.  Pretty close to what LGA recorded.

[winterwx21]

1 hour ago, LibertyBell said:

Omg this is definitely not normal for summer the ground is supposed to be dry in the summer lol that's why people can go to the beach and our baseball stadiums don't need to be covered with domes.

Granted summer is over and my heat was on all day today.

Remember I'm a vegetable gardener. Most vegetable gardeners want to see enough rain for the gardens. Watering with the hose isn't as beneficial for the plants as rain is. You'll never get me to stop rooting for the rain this time of year, lol. Of course it's not that I want it every day. I want a lot of nice sunny 80 degree days for outdoor activities, but I also want the proper amount of rain for the vegetable garden. You don't want week after week of a bone dry ground during the summer -- that's not good for agriculture. I'm so glad things turned around in July after the extremely dry June that we had -- it has been very good for gardens. 

And because I'm a weather nut I also love t-storms. Lightning, wind and hail -- I love that stuff just like I love snow in the winter. So I root hard for t-storms to happen during the summer. Again though beautiful weather is great too. Monday and Tuesday are going to be 2 of the best days of the summer with 80 degrees and low humidity. Looking forward to that. 

[winterwx21]

I got 2.05" here. Nice event. 

[psv88]

3.57” final. Solid event!

[wxallannj]

Total:  2.58"  here in Clifton!

[lee59]

2.87 inches of rain here.

[jm1220]

About 3.6”. SW Suffolk around Babylon may have gotten over 4”.

[Intensewind002]

2.53" in the gauge but 3.55 on radar estimate, im guessing the radar estimate is closer to reality here. I don't know how kfrg only recorded 2.02"

[bluewave]

Bridgeport, CT close to the wettest summer on record with 10 days to go after the driest summer on record last year. 
 

Time Series Summary for IGOR I SIKORSKY MEMORIAL AIRPORT, CT - Jun through Aug Wettest Summers
Click column heading to sort ascending, click again to sort descending.

1	1972	20.23	0
2	2026	18.83	11
3	1952	18.67	0
4	2006	18.52	0
5	1971	18.21	0
6	2011	18.11	0
7	1982	17.98	0
8	1992	17.27	0
9	2000	16.34	0
10	1989	15.61	0

 

Time Series Summary for IGOR I SIKORSKY MEMORIAL AIRPORT, CT - Jun through Aug Driest Summers
Click column heading to sort ascending, click again to sort descending.

1	2025	3.24	0
2	1995	4.13	0
3	1966	4.21	0
4	1964	4.25	0
5	1993	4.58	0
6	1999	6.09	0
7	1957	6.16	0
8	1948	6.22	30
9	1974	6.69	0
10	1970	6.70	0

 

[Cfa]

Closing in on 4.00” here with 3.99”, I can’t believe it’s still raining.

[jm1220]

52 minutes ago, Intensewind002 said:

2.53" in the gauge but 3.55 on radar estimate, im guessing the radar estimate is closer to reality here. I don't know how kfrg only recorded 2.02"

FRG always seems drier than surrounding areas. 

[bluewave]

8 minutes ago, jm1220 said:

FRG always seems drier than surrounding areas. 

Patchogue was the heaviest spot far on Long Island with 5.05 inches. 

 

Daily Precipitation Report
Station Number: NY-SF-85	Station Name: Patchogue 0.9 SE
Data Explorer
Observation Date	8/21/2026 6:30 AM
Submitted	8/21/2026 6:43 AM
Gauge Catch	5.05 in.
Notes	--

[jm1220]

8 minutes ago, bluewave said:

Patchogue was the heaviest spot far on Long Island with 5.05 inches. 

 

 

Daily Precipitation Report
Station Number: NY-SF-85	Station Name: Patchogue 0.9 SE
Data Explorer
Observation Date	8/21/2026 6:30 AM
Submitted	8/21/2026 6:43 AM
Gauge Catch	5.05 in.
Notes	--

Aug is always the time of year we get these deluges on LI. I’m sure it has to do with the waters finally being warm enough not to kill the convection. Not as bad as prior years but it’s a repeat theme. 

[TWCCraig]

1 hour ago, jm1220 said:

About 3.6”. SW Suffolk around Babylon may have gotten over 4”.

4.48" total so far in Bay Shore, just unreal. Biggest rain event here in years. SW Suffolk got crushed

[donsutherland1]

Yesterday's daily rainfall records:

Islip: 3.27" (old record: 2.61", 2001)
New York City-LaGuardia Airport: 2.86" (old record: 1.31", 1963)

Although overdone, it seems that yesterday's 12z HREF did quite well with the axis of heaviest rain occurring in the Nassau/Suffolk County areas.

[Brian5671]

Wagons east for tomorrow.   Might squeeze out a dry day.  Sunday looking wetter

[bluewave]

21 minutes ago, jm1220 said:

Aug is always the time of year we get these deluges on LI. I’m sure it has to do with the waters finally being warm enough not to kill the convection. Not as bad as prior years but it’s a repeat theme. 

Yeah, same for the two tornadoes yesterday on the South Shore that began as waterspouts. Once the ocean gets warm enough later in the season, the South Shore becomes the focus. Earlier in the season the severe storms and flooding tend to focus closer to the North Shore. Very impressive Atlantic SST rise providing the fuel once the pattern becomes favorable for storms.
 

445
NOUS41 KOKX 210130
PNSOKX

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
930 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...Waterspouts in southern Queens and southern Nassau County...

The National Weather Service New York, NY office along with
emergency management partners are reviewing damage, ground truth,
and radar data from two waterspouts that may have impacted portions
of the eastern Rockaways and Atlantic Beach in southern Queens and
Nassau counties.

Both of these waterspouts appear to have come ashore between 6:30
and 7:00 PM on August 20, 2026.

Based on radar data and videos/photos received, so far, the first
waterspout appears to have been short-lived, coming onshore in the
eastern Rockaways. No damage reports have come in, as of yet.

Based on radar and videos/photos received, so far, the second
waterspout appears to have come onshore in Atlantic Beach. We have
received preliminary reports of damage from this and radar evidence
shows it may have survived for longer after coming onshore.

We will continue to gather more information and investigate reports
of damage in more detail. We will come out with an official
statement on Friday, with more details.

[FPizz]

1.44" yesterday, 4.88 month to date.  

[uofmiami]

3.06” in Syosset (6.83” for the month) & 2.70” in Muttontown (6.37” for the month) for the storm. 

[psv88]

3.70” storm total, 6.60” for the month. 

[hooralph]

Nice little lake in Riverside Park this morning. Dogs were swimming in it.

[Stormlover74]

2 hours ago, Brian5671 said:

Wagons east for tomorrow.   Might squeeze out a dry day.  Sunday looking wetter

Yeah and I saw so many cancellations 3 and 4 days out

[Brian5671]

14 minutes ago, Stormlover74 said:

Yeah and I saw so many cancellations 3 and 4 days out

some events they have to make in advance for vendors etc...but sucks when you cancel then it ends up ok.

[MANDA]

Solid soaking for everyone.  

Most guidance did well showing where the max area of rainfall would end up from NYC on east.

Was expecting 1-2" here and ended up with 2.14".   Lesser amounts just NW of here up into Sussex County with generally 1 to 1.5" up that way.

Either way everyone has had enough rain lately!  Meteorological Summer which has 10 days left to go has been wet.  In some places VERY WET.

 

[WestBabylonWeather]

I drove home from my son’s swim around 8pm from patchogue back to west babylon. The rain was so heavy people were pulling over. Intense stuff 

 

then my mother in law who was in Atlantic beach when the tornado hit land texted us she saw all the activity because they were a half mile from it 

[JerseyWx]

18 minutes ago, MANDA said:

Solid soaking for everyone.  

Most guidance did well showing where the max area of rainfall would end up from NYC on east.

Was expecting 1-2" here and ended up with 2.14".   Lesser amounts just NW of here up into Sussex County with generally 1 to 1.5" up that way.

Either way everyone has had enough rain lately!  Meteorological Summer which has 10 days left to go has been wet.  In some places VERY WET.

Just about 2 inches here.  Weekend is looking a lot drier so that's a plus.

[SACRUS]

76  / 60  luckily here 1.4 inches of rain and not the heavier / flooding amounts. Gorgeous day low 80s.  We'll see how much sun we get tomorrow / Sunday and likely some showers storms.  Trough into the northeast 8/21 - 8/28 - near / below normal.  Moderation back to normal / above overall 8/30 and  beyond with ridge shifting east but appears to be easterly flow / onshore at least near the coats otherwise could see a warm period bedfore and  near labor day.

 

[SACRUS]

Records:

Highs:

EWR: 97 (2005)
NYC: 96 (1955)
LGA: 97 (1955)
JFK: 91 (2005)


Lows:

EWR: 53 (1949)
NYC: 53 (1922)
LGA: 57 (1957)
JFK: 50 (1977)


Historical:

 

1856 - The Charter Oak was an unusually large white oak tree growing from around the 12th or 13th century until it fell during a windstorm on this day in 1856. According to tradition, Connecticut's Royal Charter of 1662 was hidden within the hollow of the tree to thwart its confiscation by the English governor-general. The oak became a symbol of American independence and is commemorated on the Connecticut State Quarter.

1883 - An estimated F5 tornado caused extensive damage to Rochester Minnesota on this day. The enormous roar was said to have warned most Rochester residents, as the massive funnel cut through the north side of town. Over 135 homes were destroyed, and another 200 damaged. Many of the 200 plus injuries were severe, and other deaths probably occurred but not listed as part of the 37 total mentioned. This damaging tornado eventually led to the formation of the Mayo Clinic.

1888 - A tornado swarm occurred in Maryland and Delaware. Many waterspouts were seen over Chesapeake Bay. (Sandra and TI Richard Sanders - 1987)

1893 - Four hurricanes are observed in the Atlantic Ocean at the same time. Over a century would pass, 1998 before four hurricanes would again rage together in the Atlantic.

1918 - A tornado struck Tyler, MN, killing 36 persons and destroying most of the business section of the town resulting in a million dollars damage. (David Ludlum)

 

1974: Gulfport, Miss.--A woman was killed and her two nephews were injured by lightning while taking clothes off a clothesline during a thunderstorm. (Ref. Lightning-The Underrated Killer.pdf)

1977: Illinois experiences its first killer August tornado since at least 1880. The twister was mostly obscured by heavy rain as it killed 6 at the Lake Matoon resort area. Illinois' next August killer tornado, also obscured by heavy rain (and hail), killed 29 on 8/28/90 just southwest of Chicago. (Ref. AccWeather Weather History)

1980: Third consecutive day of heavy rains and flooding in West Virginia. 8.5 inches of rain fell at Webster Springs in 3-day period. Many roads were closed by high water and mudslides. Evacuations were necessary. Near Ripley, WV numerous houses, trailers and a store were washed away. At Spencer, as much as 4 inches of rain fell and Charleston had 60-mph winds. (Ref. AccWeather Weather History)
 

1983 - The temperature at Fayetteville, NC, soared to 110 degrees to establish a state record. (The Weather Channel)

 

1984: State fair in Pueblo, CO, had to be closed during vicious hailstorm. Nine people were hurt, one seriously. Damage totaled $40 million and 500 light bulbs were broken by the hail. (Ref. AccWeather Weather History)

1987 - Early morning thunderstorms produced severe weather in eastern Iowa and west central Illinois. Thunderstorms produced wind gusts to 82 mph at Moline IL, and tennis ball size hail at Independence IA. Rock Island IL was drenched with 3.70 inches of rain. Total damage for the seven county area of west central Illinois was estimated at twelve million dollars. (National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1988 - Thunderstorms spawned several tornadoes in Iowa, produced wind gusts to 63 mph in the Council Bluffs area, and drenched Sioux Center IA with up to 6.61 inches of rain. (Storm Data) (The National Weather Summary)

1989 - Afternoon and evening thunderstorms produced severe weather from Kansas to Minnesota and North Dakota. Thunderstorms in Minnesota produced baseball size hail from Correll to north of Appleton. Thunderstorms in north central Kansas produced wind gusts higher than 100 mph at Wilson Dam. Thunderstorms around Lincoln NE produced baseball size hail and up to five inches of rain, and Boone NE was deluged with five inches of rain in an hour and a half. (The National Weather Summary) (Storm Data)

1992: Hurricane Andrew strengthens north of Puerto Rico and turns more west. Maximum sustained winds 60 mph.(Ref. AccWeather Weather History)
 

 

1994 - Hurricane John, about 345 miles south of Hilo, Hawaii had winds of 175 mph and pressure at 920 millibars or 27.17 inches of mercury, making it one of the strongest hurricanes ever in the Central Pacific. The 31-day existence made John the longest-lasting tropical cyclone recorded in both the Pacific Ocean and worldwide, surpassing both Hurricane Tina's previous record in the Pacific of 24 days in the 1992 season and the 1899 San Ciriaco hurricane's previous world record of 28 days in the 1899 Atlantic season. John was also the farthest-traveling tropical cyclone in both Pacific Ocean and worldwide, with distance traveled of 7,165 miles, out-distancing previous record holders Hurricane Fico in the Pacific of 4,700 miles in the 1978 season and Hurricane Faith worldwide of 6,850 miles in the 1966 Atlantic season.

 

2005:  Record highs throughout the NYC metropolitan and New Jersey area.  96 at New York City and 97 in Newark, NJ.

[redsox91]

1 hour ago, MANDA said:

Solid soaking for everyone.  

Most guidance did well showing where the max area of rainfall would end up from NYC on east.

Was expecting 1-2" here and ended up with 2.14".   Lesser amounts just NW of here up into Sussex County with generally 1 to 1.5" up that way.

Either way everyone has had enough rain lately!  Meteorological Summer which has 10 days left to go has been wet.  In some places VERY WET.

 

 

I'm content with 1.6". Besides, it cooled things off in the afternoon and we got into the lower 60's before it even got dark out. Felt pretty nice.