flash flood

noun

: a local flood of short duration generally resulting from heavy rainfall in the immediate vicinity

flash flood verb

Examples of flash flood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The threat from this flash flood is labeled as 'catastrophic, ' indicating the potential for unprecedented, life-threatening damage and exceptionally rare flood levels. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2026

This question has become more urgent since the flash floods in the Hill Country in July 2026, which brought up new worries about drainage, emergency access, and building in an area that faces both drought and sudden storms. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

One year ago on July 31, 2025, 13-year-old Mason Kearns died after he was swept into a drainpipe during a flash flood near his Mount Airy home. — Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026

The flash flood, triggered by a period of sudden heavy rainfall, hit a scenic area in the province's Weiyuan county in the afternoon and trapped some tourists who were camping. — ABC News, 26 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flash flood

• lifeblood
• youngblood
• blood
• bud
• crud
• dud
• mud
• rud
• scud
• spud
• stud
• thud