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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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Most of the state was under a flood watch, with Haleiwa and Waialua in northern Oahu under a flash flood warning, according to the National Weather Service.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Most of the state was under a flood watch, with Haleiwa and Waialua in northern Oahu under a flash flood warning, according to the National Weather Service.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
More heavy rain is possible on Oahu and the rest of the islands through this weekend, and a flash flood watch is in effect until Sunday afternoon.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2026
Most of the state was under a flood watch, with Haleiwa and Waialua in northern Oahu under a flash flood warning, according to the National Weather Service.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Most of the state was under a flood watch, with Haleiwa and Waialua in northern Oahu under a flash flood warning, according to the National Weather Service.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
More heavy rain is possible on Oahu and the rest of the islands through this weekend, and a flash flood watch is in effect until Sunday afternoon.
—Ritu Prasad, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
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“Flash flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20flood. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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