Multiple rounds of heavy rain are forecast to drench the Northeast throughout the week, significantly increasing the risk of flash flooding in several areas. Widespread rainfall totals are expected to range from 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts exceeding 3 inches, particularly in northern New England. While this much-needed rain may provide some relief to ongoing drought conditions, especially in Maine and New Hampshire, the intensity of the downpours and already saturated ground could easily trigger localized flooding events.