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

And heavy downpours—which are increasing as the planet warms—are too forceful to trap the tiny air bubbles required to launch the scent into the air. — Gregory Wakeman, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

During the Malaysian Grand Prix's previous run from 1999-2017, the track became notorious for sudden downpours which made for thrilling races and some unexpected results. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Over the next seven days, including possible tropical downpours into early next week, total rainfall could reach 4 to 6 inches along the coast and 2 to 4 inches near and north of Interstate 10. — Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026

With global warming, not only will precipitation increasingly fall as rain and not snow, but atmospheric rivers are also predicted to grow more potent, bringing more intense downpours. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

Sunny and drier weather will give South Floridians a brief break from the rain this weekend before the downpours return next week. — Juan Ortega, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

The storm will likely to be its most intense Saturday evening into Sunday afternoon, during which time dangerous winds and intense downpours could disrupt travel across the region. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

The flooding threat comes after another soggy day across South Florida, where deep tropical moisture has fueled widespread storms and heavy downpours. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026

Hadi and Gonzalez call for a risk of flooding because of heavy downpours Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026