Incredible amounts of rain drenched the Northland from November 2-4, 2026, with widespread totals of 2 to 3 inches, and some areas receiving over 4 inches.
During the first week of November, rainfall totals in northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin reached between 400% and over 1000% of the normal levels, which is truly unheard of.
Here’s a look at the total rainfall, the typical amounts we get, and the percentage of normal precipitation from November 1–7, 2026.
Hibbing, MN
Total: 4.22″
Normal: 0.33″
Percent of normal: 1,279%
Duluth, MN
Total: 3.19″
Normal: 0.51″
Percent of normal: 626%
Ashland, WI
Total: 2.11″
Normal: 0.42″
Percent of normal: 502%
International Falls, MN
Total: 1.80″
Normal: 0.40″
Percent of normal: 450%
Brainerd, MN
Total: 1.49
Normal: 0.31″
Percent of normal: 481%
The exceptionally wet pattern we dealt with earlier this week, which produced some truly remarkable rain totals, was never likely to last. Sure enough, we’ve now flipped to a much drier pattern that looks set to continue for at least the next week. Note: We might see a shift to a wetter pattern after midmonth, but it’s unlikely to happen before then.
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