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Full coverage· Weather· Updated

Rare Storm Shatters Rainfall Records in Southern Israel

A rare and intense storm on October 27, 2026, caused record-breaking rainfall in Israel's southern Ramon Crater, with 35.6 mm falling in 10 minutes. The Meteorological Service reported this event has a 0.5% probability, or a 200-year return period.

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What happened

  1. 01Record rainfall of 35.6 mm in 10 minutes occurred in the Ramon Crater on October 27, 2026.
  2. 02The Meteorological Service called the event a 200-year occurrence with a 0.5% probability.
  3. 03The storm brought widespread heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds nationwide.
  4. 04The rainfall intensity record surpassed a 1987 measurement from Jericho.
  5. 05Severe flash floods occurred in southern and eastern Israel's desert streams.

The heavy rains triggered severe flash floods across southern and eastern Israel, impacting major desert streams.

Translated and summarized by baba from Srugim, the latest report. Read Srugim’s original

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