Record one-day rainfall in Brisbane (1887)

Brisbane recorded its wettest day on 21 January 1887, with 465 millimetres of rainfall. This event remains the highest maximum daily rainfall recorded for any Australian capital city.

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Background. Brisbane is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Queensland and the third-most populous city in Australia. The city lies at the centre of South East Queensland, and its central business district is situated within a peninsula of the Brisbane River, approximately 15 kilometres from its mouth at Moreton Bay.

Record Event. On 21 January 1887, Brisbane experienced a rainfall total of 465 millimetres (18.3 inches) in a single day. This specific measurement constitutes the highest maximum daily rainfall recorded for any of Australia's capital cities, establishing a long-standing meteorological benchmark.

Legacy Confirmation. The legacy data claims a one-day rainfall of 465 millimetres on 21 January 1887. The supplied passage confirms this exact date, amount, and status as the highest daily rainfall for Australian capital cities, validating the legacy row's factual assertions.

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