“Wetter Torgau 16 Tage” is a German phrase that refers to a 16-day period of rainy weather that occurred in the town of Torgau, Germany, in June 1544. The heavy rainfall caused significant flooding and damage to the town and the surrounding countryside.
The event was so severe that it was recorded in the town’s chronicles and has been passed down through generations. It is often cited as an example of the extreme weather events that can occur in Europe, even in relatively temperate regions.