Rainfall Tools
Rainfall Intensity Scale
Light Rain
0 – 2 mm/hour
Gentle rain, barely noticeable
Moderate Rain
2 – 10 mm/hour
Steady rainfall, visible accumulation
Heavy Rain
10 – 30 mm/hour
Intense rain, possible flooding
Very Heavy Rain
30+ mm/hour
Severe conditions, high flood risk
What Different Rainfall Levels Feel Like
Light rain – Drizzle, light showers
Moderate rain – Continuous rainfall
Heavy rain – Strong downpour
Very heavy rain – Intense storm conditions
About Rainfall Intensity
Rainfall intensity measures how quickly rain falls over a period of time, typically expressed in millimeters per hour (mm/h). It helps classify rain into light, moderate, or heavy categories.
Understanding rainfall intensity is important for predicting flooding, managing water systems, and interpreting weather forecasts.