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Heavy rain

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006205

Precipitation falling at a high intensity, defined by specific quantitative thresholds that vary by meteorological agency and forecast product. For example, the U.S. National Weather Service defines heavy rain as an accumulation rate exceeding 7.6 millimeters (0.30 inches) per hour. Such rainfall rates can lead to flash flooding, soil erosion, and reduced visibility, prompting the issuance of weather advisories or warnings.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006205
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006205",
  "term": "Heavy rain",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "Precipitation falling at a high intensity, defined by specific quantitative thresholds that vary by meteorological agency and forecast product. For example, the U.S. National Weather Service defines heavy rain as an accumulation rate exceeding 7.6 millimeters (0.30 inches) per hour. Such rainfall rates can lead to flash flooding, soil erosion, and reduced visibility, prompting the issuance of weather advisories or warnings.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/heavy-rain/"
}

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