Cincinnati saw 1.93 inches of rain, breaking the previous record of 1.84 inches set 137 years ago on Oct. 29, 1883.
Long-held rainfall records were set for yesterday, Oct 29th, at both Cincinnati and at Dayton.
— NWS Wilmington OH (@NWSILN) October 30, 2020
Cincy saw 1.93" of rain, breaking the record of 1.84" set back in 1883 - 137 years ago!
Dayton got 1.46", breaking the record of 1.22" set a mere 103 years ago in 1917.
Heavy rains came as wet air pushed north and east from Hurricane Zeta, interacting with a low-pressure system moving in from the west. Rains were heavier farther south, leading to a flood advisory in Butler and Preble counties Thursday morning.
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