Intense precipitation events will continue to become more frequent in New England and northern New York.

Heavy precipitation events have increased substantially in number and severity in the across the Northeast over the last century, and many models agree that this trend will continue over the next century. Extreme precipitation events could lead to more frequent or severe flooding and an increase in soil erosion. Monthly precipitation in the Northeast is projected to be about 1 inch greater for December through April by end of century (2070–2100) under a high emissions scenario.