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Authorities arrived at the scene and spotted the car in the floodwaters of Lake George several minutes later, according to WJTV.
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Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
These deep root systems help these plants survive challenging conditions and retain water, hold soil in place, and help absorb floodwaters in storm events.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Bystanders tried to rescue the girl after she was caught in the quickly rising floodwaters.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
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Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
These deep root systems help these plants survive challenging conditions and retain water, hold soil in place, and help absorb floodwaters in storm events.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 May 2025
Bystanders tried to rescue the girl after she was caught in the quickly rising floodwaters.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
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“Floodwater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floodwater. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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floodwater
noun
flood·wa·ter
ˈfləd-ˌwȯt-ər 
-ˌwät-
: the water of a flood
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