When your roof leaks during active rainfall, you must act quickly to minimize interior water damage before focusing on exterior fixes. Start inside by placing buckets, trash cans, and absorbent towels beneath any active drips to protect your flooring, furniture, and belongings. If a ceiling drywall blister or bubble begins sagging with pooled water, carefully puncture the center with a screwdriver to drain it in a controlled stream into a bucket, preventing an uncontrolled collapse of the ceiling material. While you cannot safely or effectively perform exterior repairs while rain is falling, you can prepare for a temporary outdoor patch as soon as the weather clears. Once the roof dries safely, inspect the area directly above the leak for missing shingles, cracked flashing, or debris buildup, and apply a thick layer of wet-surface roof patch or secure a waterproof heavy-duty tarp over the vulnerable zone until professionals arrive.
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