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Brisbane Wettest Day
- When
- 21 January 1887
- Where
- Brisbane
Brisbane recorded 465 millimetres of rain on 21 January 1887, setting the record for Australian capital cities.
The city received 465 millimetres (18.3 inches) of rainfall on 21 January 1887. This event is documented as the highest maximum daily rainfall of Australia's capital cities, confirming the legacy claim.
Sources
- Brisbane Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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