floodwater
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of floodwater
Example Sentences
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Images show the Kenitra region and the town of Ksar El Kebir in Larache province of Morocco, submerged in floodwater after recent heavy rainfall.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
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 ● Dec. 25, 2025
Homes and businesses were likely to be flooded and fast flowing rivers or floodwater could pose a "danger to life" while bus and rail travellers face possible cancellations or delays, it warned.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025
They suggest that in these locations, hot and dry conditions may allow standing floodwater to evaporate quickly, reducing long-term damage and sometimes even creating favorable moisture conditions for the crop.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2025
There was no floodwater rising in the bottomland.
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
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