low-lying
adjective
low-ly·ing
ˈlō-ˈlī-iŋ 
1
: rising relatively little above the base of measurement
low-lying hills
2
: lying below the normal level, surface, or the base of measurement or mean elevation
low-lying clouds
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a risk of flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone regions.
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Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
As a result, the Sierras can experience blizzards that would be unfathomable in low-lying areas, like a single storm in late March, which deposited more than 10 feet of snow at the Sugar Bowl ski resort over the course of four days.
—Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Flood prone locations like creeks, rivers, streams and other low-lying areas could be affected, according to the National Weather Service.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
Excessive runoff may result in flooding rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024
Flooding of Indian Bend Wash and other low-lying and flood-prone locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley is imminent or occurring, the weather service said.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
De Roode hopes those across North America gearing up for the next solar eclipse remember to keep an eye out for any vanishing low-lying cumulus clouds.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
These concrete blocks are dropped into the ocean to create a barrier that protects low-lying oil refineries from rising sea levels.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
South Florida is already a low-lying place, so millimeters matter here.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024
As a result, the Sierras can experience blizzards that would be unfathomable in low-lying areas, like a single storm in late March, which deposited more than 10 feet of snow at the Sugar Bowl ski resort over the course of four days.
—Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Flood prone locations like creeks, rivers, streams and other low-lying areas could be affected, according to the National Weather Service.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
Excessive runoff may result in flooding rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024
Flooding of Indian Bend Wash and other low-lying and flood-prone locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley is imminent or occurring, the weather service said.
—Staff Reports, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
De Roode hopes those across North America gearing up for the next solar eclipse remember to keep an eye out for any vanishing low-lying cumulus clouds.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
These concrete blocks are dropped into the ocean to create a barrier that protects low-lying oil refineries from rising sea levels.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
South Florida is already a low-lying place, so millimeters matter here.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-lying. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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