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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Northern and eastern parts of the San Antonio metro area are included under the flash flood warning.
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Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Even just a little rain on burn scars can quickly lead to flash floods and debris flows, Schumacher said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Apr. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Even just a little rain on burn scars can quickly lead to flash floods and debris flows, Schumacher said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Flash flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20flood. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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