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 rain will become a huge issue near Tampa as flash flood warnings continue for the entire region, which could get 10 inches.
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NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
On the evening of September 23rd, the renowned Tuscan coastal region of Bolgheri was hit by a sudden flash flood, with more than 200mm of rain (the equivalent of 9 inches) falling in just a few hours.
—Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Others lost their lives to flash floods, which destroyed homes, businesses and highway infrastructure across southeast appalachia.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Swollen rivers and creeks and emergency dam releases prompted ongoing flash flood warnings in the Southern Appalachians.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 30 Sep. 2024
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NBC News, 11 Oct. 2024
On the evening of September 23rd, the renowned Tuscan coastal region of Bolgheri was hit by a sudden flash flood, with more than 200mm of rain (the equivalent of 9 inches) falling in just a few hours.
—Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Others lost their lives to flash floods, which destroyed homes, businesses and highway infrastructure across southeast appalachia.
—Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 3 Oct. 2024
Swollen rivers and creeks and emergency dam releases prompted ongoing flash flood warnings in the Southern Appalachians.
—Peter Weber, theweek, 30 Sep. 2024
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 24 Oct. 2024.
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