These Cities Are In The Direct Path of a Large Rain Storm This Week
https://climate-crisis-247-bucket.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/07214005/Forecast-precipitation-totals-July-2-to-4-150x150.pngA slow-moving, moisture-laden storm is sweeping across the Eastern Seaboard this week, threatening to dump inches of rain on dozens of cities from New York to Florida. Forecasters from the National Weather Service show the potential for flash flooding, strong wind gusts, and isolated thunderstorms as the storm churns through the region.
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Rainfall totals could top two inches in some areas, with some cities expected to receive several weeks’ worth of rain in just 72 hours. In Florida, heavy rainfall is strengthened by a low pressure system off the Atlantic Coast that the National Hurricane Center predicts has a 40% chance of cyclone formation. A closer look at the data reveals the cities that will receive the most rain this week.
To determine the cities where it will rain the most this week, Climate Crisis 247 analyzed 72-hour quantitative precipitation forecasts from the National Digital Forecast Database of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Cities were ranked by total cumulative rainfall forecast totals for the period July 2 to 4, 2025. Only places with at least 150,000 residents were included. Population data is from the U.S. Census Bureau.
25. Birmingham, AL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 0.71 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.6°F
- Population: 200,431
24. Chattanooga, TN
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 0.72 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 79.3°F
- Population: 181,288
23. Newport News, VA
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 0.73 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 80.8°F
- Population: 185,118
22. Lubbock, TX
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 0.79 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 73.2°F
- Population: 258,190
21. New York, NY
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 0.84 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 77.9°F
- Population: 8,622,467
20. Tallahassee, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 0.86 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 81.2°F
- Population: 198,259
19. Columbus, GA
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 0.87 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 81.0°F
- Population: 204,572
18. Fayetteville, NC
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 0.91 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 80.9°F
- Population: 208,697
17. Greensboro, NC
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 0.92 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 77.7°F
- Population: 297,202
16. Norfolk, VA
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 0.92 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 81.2°F
- Population: 236,973
15. Richmond, VA
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 0.92 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.9°F
- Population: 227,171
13. Cape Coral, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.01 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 82.9°F
- Population: 198,912
12. Port St. Lucie, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.02 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 81.3°F
- Population: 210,520
11. Philadelphia, PA
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.04 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 77.2°F
- Population: 1,593,208
10. Chesapeake, VA
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.08 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 80.9°F
- Population: 249,377
9. Charlotte, NC
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.08 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 79.9°F
- Population: 875,045
8. Virginia Beach, VA
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.10 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 81.4°F
- Population: 457,900
7. Orlando, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.23 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 81.5°F
- Population: 307,738
6. Washington, DC
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.29 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.3°F
- Population: 670,587
5. Alexandria, VA
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.32 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.6°F
- Population: 157,594
4. Arlington, VA
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.34 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.1°F
- Population: 235,845
3. Tampa, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.90 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 81.6°F
- Population: 388,768
2. Baltimore, MD
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 1.92 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.5°F
- Population: 584,548
1. St. Petersburg, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.31 inches
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 82.4°F
- Population: 259,343
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