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A flash flood has washed away houses, bridges and damaged a hydropower project along a river in central Nepal.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

"Considerable flash flooding and landslides are also possible across the Southern Appalachians," it warned in a briefing.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2026

As much as 8 inches of rainfall is expected this weekend in southern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and southwest Georgia, increasing the risk of flash flooding, the weather service said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Only toward the very end of that scene after John has hit Hal, and Hal says, “Don’t let anybody know that you were here,” is there a flash that something has changed in this guy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

I flash back to that time in seventh grade when I got to school early and slipped a poem I wrote into Hannah’s desk, but she didn’t show up that day.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

The hot flashes and insomnia stopped, but I still felt out of sorts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Since the Einstein Probe satellite launched in January 2024, astronomers have detected hundreds of bright X-ray flashes from distant galaxies.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

A white light flashes at the top of the glasses above the users nose when it is recording video and taking a photo.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Then, in a scene in which Misty demands she be allowed to finish an audition, she flashes into someone else in a bit of pure craft that leaves those in the room astonished.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Lightning flashes lit momentary glimpses of the two American destroyers.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

At one point during his talk, an image flashed on the screen behind him of its Muse mascot embracing a blue padlock.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

My mind flashed to the moment in “Something’s Gotta Give” when Harry says, “Erica, you are a woman to love.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Hampton, the No. 22 overall pick in the 2025 draft, flashed his skills as a rookie.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026

After nabbing a plush hot dog and a red-and-white rabbit, Yokerathinam flashed his prizes into his phone’s camera, illuminated by the portable light he’d attached to a neighboring machine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

Dit dah dit dah, he flashed again, remembering the signal he had learned with his bear-trap mind.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

But the French Canadian singer quickly got back up and signaled to fans that she was A-OK by flashing a thumbs-up, in footage obtained by People.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

But as of today, credit is flashing yellow.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

I don't see this September break as a flashing light, it is too early in the season, but from then on in, the dates I have mentioned really do come into play.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

She bought her first fridge with her earnings, as well as a karaoke machine, complete with flashing lights and two microphones, that occupies pride of place in her living room.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

If my body had a control panel, every single warning light would be lit up and flashing.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell