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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Globe, the county seat of Gila County, is still recovering after heavy rain and flash floods hit the area over multiple days and left at least three people dead, according to city and emergency officials.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Torrential downpours of 11 inches of rain could hit some areas and authorities have issued warnings of flash floods and landslides.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Globe, the county seat of Gila County, is still recovering after heavy rain and flash floods hit the area over multiple days and left at least three people dead, according to city and emergency officials.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Torrential downpours of 11 inches of rain could hit some areas and authorities have issued warnings of flash floods and landslides.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for flash flood
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“Flash flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20flood. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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