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

The greatest risk from the storms will be from damaging winds and heavy downpours. — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Some thunderstorms could produce locally heavy downpours, with rainfall totals generally between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though higher amounts are possible in storms. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Lightning, gusty winds, and heavy downpours are primary storm impacts. — Elainie Colton, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Sudden downpours can increase slip-and-fall risks during South Florida’s rainy season, particularly when water is tracked into commercial properties. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

In 1982-83 and 1997-98, the Bay Area, Southern California and much of the state experienced double their average annual rainfall, with regular downpours and some flooding. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Torrential downpours routinely inundate roads and railway lines, disrupt air and rail traffic. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

In fact, the creators recommend dismantling it during heavy downpours to keep the powerhub entirely dry. — New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026

Rainfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible in the most intense downpours. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026