floodwater

American  

[fluhd-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈflʌdˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /

noun

1. the water that overflows as the result of a flood.

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Etymology

Origin of floodwater

First recorded in 1785–95; flood + water

Example Sentences

The Met Office has warned that some communities could be cut off by floodwater, while possibly fast flowing or deep flood water could cause danger to life.

From BBC

Marcus and Javari and their dad hurried back into the hall and were stunned to see the floodwater lapping at the top of the stairs.

From Literature

Natalie could see other rooftops in the brief moments of full light, but they were all too far away, separated from her and the Evans family by wide, raging rivers of floodwater.

From Literature

Natalie crawled inside anyway, squeezing in between beach balls and Styrofoam coolers and pool noodles that floated in the floodwater.

From Literature

In San Bernardino County, adjacent to Los Angeles, authorities told AFP they were working to divert the flow of floodwater on Thursday.

From Barron's