If your downspouts are dry while the rest of the neighborhood is experiencing niagara falls you have a problem.
Roof downspout clogged with gravel.
If you see that water is not flowing out of your downspout in a storm you probably have a clog in it.
Rinse out any clogs with a hose.
Rinse the downspout from above with clean water.
Backfill the trench to cover the piping.
Water that doesn t drain properly away from the roof usually ends up seeping through walls and ceilings.
Check for the cage a wire mesh material between the gutter and downspout that can get filled with debris or even damaged.
Direct the water so it runs down your roof and into the downspout you just unclogged.
Pour gravel 4 inches thick in the shallow hole at the end of the trench so that water from the end of the piping will run directly onto the gravel.
Clean the bottom downspout opening.
Point your hose up toward your roof and turn it on.
Remove the downspout extension if present to expose the bottom opening.
Stop spraying water after 1 2 minutes.
Clearing gutter downspout clogs 101.
If water is not redirected away from the foundation of the home a lot of damage can be done to your yard or any beautification such as flower beds or gardens.
Otherwise trying to remove the clog may simply push it further down.