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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
At least two homes have been deemed a total loss, and nearly 100 others were damaged by weekend floodwaters, according to La Plata County officials.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
In some cases, major flooding is possible, in which floodwaters are severe enough to cause structural damage and widespread road flooding, even isolating some locations.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
At least two homes have been deemed a total loss, and nearly 100 others were damaged by weekend floodwaters, according to La Plata County officials.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
In some cases, major flooding is possible, in which floodwaters are severe enough to cause structural damage and widespread road flooding, even isolating some locations.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Floodwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floodwater. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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floodwater
noun
flood·wa·ter
ˈfləd-ˌwȯt-ər 
-ˌwät-
: the water of a flood
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