flash flood

Noun

Meaning

a sudden local flood of great volume and short duration

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Synonyms

flashflood excess enforcement flood discharge flooding congestion Niagara overflow pour infringement spill encroachment plethora inundation
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Antonyms

little lack failure want deficit drought
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Hypernyms

flood inundation deluge alluvion

Hyponyms

floodhead

Examples

According to the National Weather Service, a flash flood watch remains in effect until 1 a.m. Friday. Source: Internet

Dallas County is one of several counties in our viewing area — under a flash flood watch. Source: Internet

A few years ago, one of Daniels' horses, Bailey, died in a flash flood on the Rockwall barn property, Renne said. Source: Internet

Agricultural lands including fish farms have been affected by the flash flood. Source: Internet

A structure is smashed against a tree along Hot Springs Road in Montecito, Calif. after getting hit by a flash flood and debris flow on Tuesday, Jan. Source: Internet

A retired Wichita Falls Police Officer and longtime resident of Iowa Park, Norman Walker, lost his life in a flash flood in Gruene on the Guadalupe River. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

flash drought flash estimate flash fiction flash flooding flash floods flash for cash