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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Passengers flying to Houston may expect sunny skies with a high near 91 degrees, but a flash flood warning remains in effect after Hurricane Beryl.
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Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Numerous flash flood warnings blanketed southeastern Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
With Kansas City facing a flash flood watch from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning, avoiding driving in standing water could be a life-saving move.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2024
According to the National Weather Service, Utah has seen extreme weather this week, including warnings for flash floods and severe thunderstorms.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
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Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Numerous flash flood warnings blanketed southeastern Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
With Kansas City facing a flash flood watch from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning, avoiding driving in standing water could be a life-saving move.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2024
According to the National Weather Service, Utah has seen extreme weather this week, including warnings for flash floods and severe thunderstorms.
—Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 28 June 2024
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“Flash flood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20flood. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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