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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Its most likely leaking from the storm collar around the furnace flue flashing on the roof.

This type of pipe runs from your boiler room right out the top of the roof, by code it isn't allowed to touch anything or make many turns- so if water gets on it or around it the water will just run downhill until it cant go any further.

It has likely been leaking for a long time, it has probably just dissipated along its journey down the pipe during normal rains; last nights volume and duration were exceptional which is why you are seeing the leak now.

Call a roofer, not a big deal to fix. [/quote]

I have had this type of leak once of twice over a 10 year period.  In my home, the flashing is like an umbrella that stops rain that is going down, but water can come in if the rain is moving sideways due to severe wind.  Good luck.
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Wrong, that means your flashing is bad and you have a leak at all times, just not enough to show, this could cause hidden mold. It should never leak.

The issue described sounds like flashing issue on your furnace flue. You might need a new flue or flashing, best call a roofer

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