Synonyms of downpours

downpours

noun

plural of downpour

as in rains

a steady falling of water from the sky in significant quantity

the downpour was so heavy that we were soaked by the time we got to the car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rains
• storms
• rainstorms
• rainfalls
• cloudbursts
• thunderstorms
• deluges
• wets
• showers
• precipitations
• weathers
• downfalls
• thundershowers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mists
• drizzles
• sprinkles
• scuds
• spits
• mizzles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downpours

Flash and river flooding are possible as showers and thunderstorms spread across the Kansas City area Tuesday, bringing heavy downpours at times, according to the National Weather Service. — Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

Additional storms are possible in the late afternoon hours with torrential downpours placing portions of the area at risk for flooding, officials said. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

The hurricane brought heavy downpours, high surf and hurricane-force wind gusts that pounded both islands, knocking out power and flooding roads. — Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026

The core of Hurricane Lowell was passing just west of Niihau, Hawaii, on Tuesday morning, bringing rough surf, strong winds and torrential downpours to the Aloha State. — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2026

Torrential downpours could bring 2-4 inches of rain in a very short period with some areas potentially getting 5 inches, forecasters said. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2026

Slow-moving heavy downpours have been ongoing in McDowell County since very early Monday morning, and heavy rain now has begun in northwest Rutherford County. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2026

Though most showers in the forecast may bring only trace amounts of rain, forecasters said there would be a risk of debris and flash flooding if heavy downpours hit areas that were depleted by wildfires. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026

Deserts are prone to flash floods because there is little soil or vegetation to absorb downpours. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026