Why We Say ‘Raining Cats And Dogs’ | Weather.com

Why We Say ‘Raining Cats And Dogs’ | Weather.com

May 12, 2026

Updated: May 12, 2026, 5:55 am EDTPublished: May 12, 2026, 5:55 am EDT

Have you ever heard someone say, “It's raining cats and dogs,” when the weather gets “ruff”? Purr-haps you're curious to know how that interesting phrase came about? Here’s what the experts think.

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