torrent

(noun) a heavy rain. Synonyms: downpour, cloudburst, deluge, waterspout, pelter, soaker.

(noun) a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid). Synonyms: violent stream. Example: "The houses were swept away in the torrent."

(noun) an overwhelming number or amount. Synonyms: flood, inundation, deluge. Examples: "A flood of requests." "A torrent of abuse."