World rainfall records at risk? Foc-Foc, La Réunion (elev. 2,290m or 7,513’) holds the record for 12 hours: 1.144m (45”) and 24 hours: 1.825m (71.8”), Jan. 7-8, 1966, during Cyclone Denise (low-end tropical storm with 40 mph winds). #Garance is expected to hit as a Cat 3; HAFS-A model says a Cat 4.