: a high stage of the water in a river or lake
also
: high tide sense 1
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Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Fort Worth Fire Department said the agency responded to two high-water calls with cars stuck in water, but no rescues were needed.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Having successfully addressed the high water levels, staff attempted to close the valve the following day.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Valleys, transitions and high-water-flow zones — where the geometry of the roof concentrates runoff — can process much more water than other areas of the roof.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Fort Worth Fire Department said the agency responded to two high-water calls with cars stuck in water, but no rescues were needed.
—Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
The call for a moratorium comes as the Hays County Commissioners Court is set to discuss a possible temporary ban on large industrial projects with high water demands during its meeting Tuesday.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
Having successfully addressed the high water levels, staff attempted to close the valve the following day.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
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“High-water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-water. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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