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Most rainfall in 24 hours

The current most rainfall in 24 hours record is 71.9 in, held by Foc-Foc, La Réunion (Tropical Cyclone Denise), set on January 7, 1966. Last checked October 9, 2026.

71.9

in

Foc-Foc, La Réunion (Tropical Cyclone Denise)

La Réunion, Indian Ocean, 1966

Holder
Foc-Foc, La Réunion (Tropical Cyclone Denise)
Record
71.9 in
Metric
1,825 mm
Exact figure
1,825 mm (71.8 in)
Location
La Réunion, Indian Ocean
Date set
January 7, 1966
Recognized by
World Meteorological Organization
Last checked
October 9, 2026

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