flash flood
noun
a sudden and destructive rush of water down a narrow gully or over a sloping surface, caused by heavy rainfall.
flash floods
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pluralof flash flood.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Hawaii is still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Lala, which brushed past the southern part of the Big Island last month, bringing destructive winds and severe flash floods.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Should there be heavy rainfall in the mountains, that poses a serious threat of flash floods, landslides and debris flow, according to Swain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Dramatic footage showing flash floods tearing through the main border crossing between Nepal and Tibet has been widely shared around the world.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Nearly 3,000 people were still missing Saturday and 633 confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
The turn you would take, if you obeyed the sign, led down a rock-strewn road that transformed into an angry river during desert flash floods.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
