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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This graphic shows the flash flood threat in South Florida on May 12, 2026.
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Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
During a legislative hearing earlier this week, lawmakers heavily scrutinized the camp’s role in the disaster, citing inadequate operations, delayed responses to flash flood warnings, and insufficient emergency training for counselors, according to The AP.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
During a legislative hearing earlier this week, lawmakers heavily scrutinized the camp’s role in the disaster, citing inadequate operations, delayed responses to flash flood warnings, and insufficient emergency training for counselors, according to The AP.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Flash flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20flood. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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