flash flood

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Authorities warn that the same storm system is now threatening other islands, with flash flood alerts and evacuation warnings issued for parts of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Honolulu Department of Emergency Management has issued multiple flash flood warnings and urged residents to move to higher ground and avoid flooded areas.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Google said the Southern African Development Community used the tool to pick up an imminent flash flood in Mozambique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The flash flood cut off the state's Great Ocean Road and forced up to 300 people to flee, officials said.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

She used to talk about her mommy and daddy watching over her after they died in the flash flood.

From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant