das Starkregenereignis
Translation
heavy rainfall event, torrential rain event
Examples
Das Starkregenereignis verursachte große Überschwemmungen.
The heavy rainfall event caused major flooding.
Meteorologen warnen vor einem Starkregenereignis.
Meteorologists are warning of a heavy rainfall event.
Grammar Patterns
to warn of ((sth.)) The authorities are warning of a heavy rainfall event.
Similar Words
Wolkenbruch (cloudburst), Platzregen (downpour)
Etymology
A compound of 'stark' (strong), 'Regen' (rain), and 'Ereignis' (event). Literally a 'strong rain event'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its three parts: stark (strong) + Regen (rain) + Ereignis (event).