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Both this spring and 2024 so far are among the wettest on record for many in the Northeast, and another round of rain will soak the region late this week.

Following the wettest March on record for much of the Northeast, several cities are recording their record wettest start to spring. This includes Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Bridgeport, Connecticut.

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S​ome are also experiencing one of their wettest starts to the year. Providence, Rhode Island, has picked up over a foot more precipitation than average through April 8th. Wilmington, Delaware, and New York's LaGuardia Airport have also recorded their wettest start to the year.

More rain is ahead: The heaviest and most widespread rain will be on Thursday and Friday. The system will move out of the area by Saturday, leaving lingering, scattered showers. Snow showers are possible on the backside of the system, though accumulations will be limited to areas at higher elevation.

S​trong wind gusts will also accompany this system Thursday into Saturday.

What this means for the upcoming rain: Although the rainfall isn’t expected to be more than about 1 to 3 inches for most places, there is a flood risk. Some additional coastal flooding is also expected.

This is because the additional rainfall comes on top of already saturated ground, meaning the rain is more likely to start pooling above the surface and running off soil that's less likely to absorb it. Urban and poor drainage areas will be most prone to any localized flooding that occurs. Some r​iver flooding is also likely in spots.

Additionally, snowmelt from recent Winter Storms Tormund and Ronnie will contribute to possible flooding in northern New England.