Lewiston Airport Sets New Daily Rainfall Record

0.86 inches of rain measured on Wednesday, surpassing the previous March 4 record.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The National Weather Service Spokane reported that the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport recorded 0.86 inches of rain on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, setting a new daily rainfall record for that date. The previous record of 0.74 inches was set in 2017.

Why it matters

Tracking and reporting new weather records is important for understanding long-term climate trends and patterns in the region. This data can help meteorologists, climatologists, and local officials make more informed decisions about infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and other weather-related planning.

The details

The 0.86 inches of rain was measured at the airport's official weather observation site. The new record surpassed the previous daily record of 0.74 inches set on March 4, 2017. The heavy rainfall was part of a larger weather system that brought widespread precipitation to the Lewis-Clark Valley area.

  • The new rainfall record was set on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
  • The previous record of 0.74 inches was set on March 4, 2017.

The players

National Weather Service Spokane

The regional office of the National Weather Service that monitors and reports weather data for the Lewiston, Idaho area.

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The takeaway

This new rainfall record highlights the importance of continued weather monitoring and data collection to track long-term climate patterns in the region. The information can help local officials and residents prepare for and respond to extreme weather events.