Remove the screws at the top of the downspout connecting it to the gutter.
Gutter angled downspout clogged.
If you haven t cleaned your gutters yet do this first finishing with unclogging the downspout.
When responding to such a clogged downspout the intelligent problem solver should both clear the clog but also determine if over crimping is the culprit and adjust the overly crimpred elbow so that it allows maximum water flow and does not stop or trap debris.
Climb a sturdy ladder with the end of a garden hose in one hand.
Anytime a downspout is installed at a virtually horizontal level you have a recipe for continued clogged downspouts.
You have to remove the spout to access the downpipe.
This will let you know if there is any clogging in the downspout of the gutters.
If you see water flowing over the edges of your gutters and not through your downspouts your downspouts are most likely clogged with a small object or leaves and twigs.
Remove the downspout from the pipe.
Then unscrew the straps attaching the spout to the house.
The downspout is the pipe that runs down the building from the gutter to the underground downpipe.
When you reach the top opening of the downspout ask a helper down below to turn on the water.
Check water flow over gutters.