Starkregenereignis

heavy rainfall event

noun SHTARK-ray-gen-er-ike-nis Rare

Also means

extreme rain event

Usage Note

Starkregenereignis has become a standard term in German climate and emergency-management discourse, referring to a single episode of exceptionally intense precipitation that can cause flash floods. It is not hyperbole — it has a defined meteorological threshold.

Examples

"Das Starkregenereignis überschwemmte innerhalb von Stunden mehrere Straßen."

Natural Translation

The heavy rainfall event flooded several streets within hours.

Literal Translation

The heavy-rain-event flooded within of hours several streets.

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