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Welcome to Rhode Island CoCoRaHS !
The Ocean State became the 30th state to join CoCoRaHS on April 1, 2008
We now have nearly 40 observers who help us measure daily precipitation
We are always looking for more observers!!!
It's easy to sign-up. To join CoCoRaHS click here: Join CoCoRaHS
Cold Weather Means You'll Need to Protect Your Rain Gauge!
Remove the funnel and inner cylinder when freezing temperatures are expected.
See the latest newsletter (below) for additional information!
Check out the Latest Southern New England CoCoRaHS Newsletter
 Fall 2009 SNE CoCoRaHS Oct09.pdf
Summer 2009 CoCoRaHS Summer 2009.pdf
How Do I Join CoCoRaHS?
It's easy to sign-up. To join CoCoRaHS click here: Join CoCoRaHS
You can take the observer training online
Training sessions are held periodically by NWS Taunton.
We will post dates of training sessions here.
Once you sign up, you will receive a login and password. After you have a rain gauge and begin making observations, you can log in and report them. Your precipitation observations will show up daily.
What Do I Need to Join?
We strongly encourage you to purchase one of these 4" rain gauges. This will ensure that the data collected by CoCoRaHS observers is not only consistent throughout Rhode Island, but between Rhode Island and the rest of the country!
The rain gauge costs $23, plus $7 for shipping, and may be purchased at:
WeatherYourWay.com, or AmbientWeather.com.
How Is CoCoRaHS Data Used in Rhode Island?
Some users of CoCoRaHS data include the National Weather Service (NWS), State and Local agencies, the media, and the public. For example, the NWS Northeast River Forecast Center uses daily precipitation data to supplement precipitation analyses, which are used to help predict river flows throughout the region. NWS Taunton uses the data for drought analysis, post-event reviews, and to assist with the issuance of Flood Watches and Flood Warnings.
Did You Know???
Rhode Island averages between 40 and 50 inches of precipitation each year
Record 24 hour rainfall: 12.13 inches in Westerly, Sep 16-17, 1932
Record maximum annual precipitation: 70.21 inches in Kingston, 1985
Record minimum annual precipitation: 24.08 inches on Block Island, 1965
If you have any questions about CoCoRaHS in Rhode Island, email
Bill Simpson, State Coordinator, at William.Simpson@noaa.gov Rhode Island CoCoRaHS is a collaboration between Colorado State University,
National Weather Service in Taunton, and the Rhode Island Water Resources Board
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