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April 2013, the Rainiest in 143 Years

Last night's rain broke the record for wettest April.

Last night’s rainfall resulted in this April being the wettest in Chicagoland history. 

The National Weather Service recorded .70 inches of rain at Chicago O’Hare Airport which brings the total for April to 8.54 inches, topping the previous record set in 1947 with 8.33 inches.

It's the rainiest April in the 143 years that rainfall has been recorded in Chicago.

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Here are Chicago's top 5 wettest Aprils:

1. 2013    8.54 inches
2. 1947    8.33 inches
3. 1975    7.84 inches
4. 1909    7.73 inches
5. 1983    7.69 inches

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More precipitation could come tonight. The National Weather Service says there is a 40 percent chance of light snow tonight.  


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