What is the American rainfall record for one hour?
What is the American rainfall record for one hour? Where and when?
according to N.O.A.A. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) James,
the record is: On June 22, 1947, Holt, Missouri, experienced a world-record rainstorm when 304.8 mm (12 inches) of rain fell in 42 minutes.
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