flash flood

noun

: a local flood of short duration generally resulting from heavy rainfall in the immediate vicinity
flash flood verb

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As 27 million Americans are under severe thunderstorm and flash flood watch on Wednesday, a line of strong storms packing intense rainfall is threatening the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. ABC News, 9 July 2025 At least three people died, including two children, after heavy rains triggered flash floods in New Mexico on Tuesday, July 8, prompting the state's governor to declare a state of emergency in the area. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025 Kesha canceled her concert in Texas due to safety concerns as the death toll from the devastating flash floods continues to rise. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025 The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways. Star-Telegram Weather Bot updated July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for flash flood

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flash flood was in 1940

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“Flash flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20flood. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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