Much of Oklahoma Had Its Wettest November on Record

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While a bulk of the United States experienced record drought conditions last month, some parts of the country had their wettest Novembers on record. Several major rainstorms brought more than 10 inches of precipitation to dozens of counties throughout the Midwest, shattering prior records for November rainfall.

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In total, 75 counties recorded their wettest Novembers on record last month, representing 1.3% of the U.S. population. A closer look at NOAA data reveals cities throughout the Midwest where November rain shattered prior records last month.

To determine the places that just had their wettest Novembers on record, Climate Crisis 24/7 reviewed county-level data on monthly precipitation from the NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. County seats with at least 7,500 residents were ranked based on the difference in total monthly precipitation in November 2024 and the prior monthly record. Only cities where November 2024 ranks as the wettest November on record – going back to 1895 – were included. All data is at the county level.

25. Ada, OK (Pontotoc County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 8.75 inches (+0.79 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.96 inches (November 1902)
Normal November precipitation: 2.70 inches (1901-2000)

24. Henrietta, TX (Clay County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 8.90 inches (+0.82 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 8.08 inches (November 2004)
Normal November precipitation: 1.96 inches (1901-2000)

23. Erie, KS (Neosho County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 8.72 inches (+1.09 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.63 inches (November 1992)
Normal November precipitation: 2.51 inches (1901-2000)

22. Guthrie, OK (Logan County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 8.15 inches (+1.19 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 6.96 inches (November 1992)
Normal November precipitation: 1.97 inches (1901-2000)

21. Pawnee, OK (Pawnee County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 9.50 inches (+1.35 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 8.15 inches (November 1931)
Normal November precipitation: 2.28 inches (1901-2000)

20. Stillwater, OK (Payne County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 8.55 inches (+1.35 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.20 inches (November 1931)
Normal November precipitation: 2.25 inches (1901-2000)

19. Eufaula, OK (McIntosh County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 10.44 inches (+1.40 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 9.04 inches (November 1946)
Normal November precipitation: 3.03 inches (1901-2000)

18. Nowata, OK (Nowata County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 9.04 inches (+1.44 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.60 inches (November 2015)
Normal November precipitation: 2.62 inches (1901-2000)

17. Anadarko, OK (Caddo County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 7.73 inches (+1.47 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 6.26 inches (November 1909)
Normal November precipitation: 1.73 inches (1901-2000)

16. Pawhuska, OK (Osage County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 9.14 inches (+1.53 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.61 inches (November 1931)
Normal November precipitation: 2.31 inches (1901-2000)

15. Kingfisher, OK (Kingfisher County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 7.63 inches (+1.55 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 6.08 inches (November 1992)
Normal November precipitation: 1.74 inches (1901-2000)

14. Wagoner, OK (Wagoner County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 9.77 inches (+1.75 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 8.02 inches (November 1992)
Normal November precipitation: 2.95 inches (1901-2000)

13. Norman, OK (Cleveland County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 9.19 inches (+1.88 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.31 inches (November 1964)
Normal November precipitation: 2.21 inches (1901-2000)

12. Holdenville, OK (Hughes County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 10.55 inches (+2.23 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 8.32 inches (November 1908)
Normal November precipitation: 2.97 inches (1901-2000)

11. El Reno, OK (Canadian County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 8.28 inches (+2.25 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 6.03 inches (November 1994)
Normal November precipitation: 1.80 inches (1901-2000)

10. Oklahoma City, OK (Oklahoma County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 9.31 inches (+2.58 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 6.73 inches (November 2004)
Normal November precipitation: 2.03 inches (1901-2000)

9. Chandler, OK (Lincoln County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 10.44 inches (+2.96 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.48 inches (November 1931)
Normal November precipitation: 2.33 inches (1901-2000)

8. Okmulgee, OK (Okmulgee County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 11.30 inches (+3.04 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 8.26 inches (November 1992)
Normal November precipitation: 2.75 inches (1901-2000)

7. Bartlesville, OK (Washington County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 9.81 inches (+3.11 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 6.70 inches (November 1931)
Normal November precipitation: 2.45 inches (1901-2000)

6. Claremore, OK (Rogers County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 11.06 inches (+3.16 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.90 inches (November 1996)
Normal November precipitation: 2.72 inches (1901-2000)

5. Wewoka, OK (Seminole County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 10.68 inches (+3.29 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.39 inches (November 1994)
Normal November precipitation: 2.56 inches (1901-2000)

4. Shawnee, OK (Pottawatomie County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 10.39 inches (+3.32 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.07 inches (November 1964)
Normal November precipitation: 2.36 inches (1901-2000)

3. Okemah, OK (Okfuskee County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 12.03 inches (+4.04 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.99 inches (November 1994)
Normal November precipitation: 2.64 inches (1901-2000)

2. Sapulpa, OK (Creek County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 11.59 inches (+4.28 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.31 inches (November 1931)
Normal November precipitation: 2.51 inches (1901-2000)

1. Tulsa, OK (Tulsa County)

Total precipitation, November 2024: 12.13 inches (+4.29 inches above prior record)
Prior November precipitation record: 7.84 inches (November 2015)
Normal November precipitation: 2.62 inches (1901-2000)