flash flood
Example Sentences
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On Sunday morning local time, officials began to stand down some evacuation and flash flood warnings on Oahu, but other parts of the state remained under threat.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
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
The platform highlights locations where there could be flash flood risks on a map.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
"In my entire life, there had never been a flash flood this high here. But the rain kept pouring," said Merliana.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
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
