Two Months of Rain in Two Days? A Southeast Storm Is Bringing Heavy Winds, Precipitation to These Cities This Week
https://climatecrisis247.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/modxn7mozms-150x150.jpgA moisture-packed storm system crawling across the Southeast is set to drench cities from Florida to the Carolinas through Tuesday, bringing the potential for flash flooding, damaging wind gusts, and even isolated tornadoes in some areas. Some cities could see two months worth of rain in just two days, with rainfall rates topping an inch per hour.
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The storm has already soaked parts of the Mississippi Valley and is now expanding northward into major population centers. Dozens of cities are forecast to receive at least four inches of precipitation, affecting over 280,000 residents. While the heavy downpours may alleviate drought conditions in some parts of the Southeast, excessive precipitation also raises the risk of severe flooding in vulnerable areas. A closer look at the data reveals the cities set to get hammered by wind and rain this week.
To determine the cities most likely to get hammered by wind and rain this week, Climate Crisis 247 reviewed data on quantitative precipitation and thunderstorm wind probability forecasts from the National Weather Service of the NOAA. Cities were ranked based on total forecast cumulative rainfall for the period May 12 to May 14, 2025. Only cities with at least 40,000 residents and a non-zero chance of experiencing thunderstorm winds during the period were considered. Population data is from the U.S. Census Bureau.
25. Ormond Beach, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.6 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 75.3°F
- Population: 43,127
24. Coral Springs, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.6 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 79.5°F
- Population: 133,801
23. Daytona Beach, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.6 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 75.7°F
- Population: 73,329
22. Altamonte Springs, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.7 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 76.3°F
- Population: 45,772
21. Greenville, SC
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.7 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 67.6°F
- Population: 70,838
20. Palm Bay, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.7 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 77.3°F
- Population: 121,513
19. Sanford, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.7 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 76.3°F
- Population: 61,272
18. Deltona, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.7 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 75.8°F
- Population: 94,373
17. St. Cloud, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.8 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 76.0°F
- Population: 59,851
16. Boca Raton, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.8 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.8°F
- Population: 97,980
15. Palm Coast, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.9 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 75.7°F
- Population: 91,082
14. Gastonia, NC
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 2.9 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 0.6%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 67.9°F
- Population: 80,615
13. Poinciana, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 3.0 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 76.1°F
- Population: 69,311
12. Ocala, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 3.1 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 75.0°F
- Population: 63,504
11. Winter Haven, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 3.1 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 76.5°F
- Population: 50,778
10. Jupiter, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 3.1 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 77.7°F
- Population: 60,926
9. Delray Beach, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 3.2 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.6°F
- Population: 66,646
8. Wilmington, NC
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 3.3 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 71.9°F
- Population: 116,933
7. The Acreage, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 3.3 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.4°F
- Population: 40,160
6. Palm Beach Gardens, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 3.4 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.1°F
- Population: 59,088
5. Boynton Beach, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 3.7 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.5°F
- Population: 80,068
4. Wellington, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 3.8 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.9°F
- Population: 61,373
3. West Palm Beach, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 3.9 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.5°F
- Population: 117,588
2. Lake Worth Beach, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 4.2 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.0°F
- Population: 42,188
1. Greenacres, FL
- Forecast cumulative rainfall for next 72 hours: 4.2 inches
- Chance of thunderstorm winds in next 72 hours: 5.0%
- Forecast average temperature for next 72 hours: 78.8°F
- Population: 43,651
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