This year we, in Northern Illinois, we have seen a lot of snow over a two week period recently we are now going to have warm weather with up to 3 inches of rain. With the ground being frozen still and heavy rains in the forecast the water has nowhere to go. I have provided some tips for your home to prepare it for heavy rainfalls. 1. Clear drains around your home. During heavy rainfall, stairwells and window wells can act as catch basins where water can collect and sit with