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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Earlier this year, heavy snowfall and flash floods left dozens of people dead across the country.
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Several flood alerts were issued ahead of the event, including a flood watch on July 3, followed by a flood warning and a flash flood emergency early on July 4.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
All airports remain open and the flash flood warnings that were previously in effect for Oahu and the Big Island have been lifted.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Several flood alerts were issued ahead of the event, including a flood watch on July 3, followed by a flood warning and a flash flood emergency early on July 4.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
All airports remain open and the flash flood warnings that were previously in effect for Oahu and the Big Island have been lifted.
—Jen Murphy, Outside, 24 Mar. 2026
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Flash flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20flood. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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