flood

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Even so, the flood of fake comments seemingly worked.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“The water comes out in very fast movements, with a high velocity, and it scrapes away all these materials” from the valley, said Sattar, creating a “hyper-concentrated” flood that is savage in its power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Gov. Josh Green noted that the area was “still in this” on March 21, adding that there was a “statewide flood watch” through that weekend after urging residents in Waialua and Hale’iwa to flee.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"Since the trailer, there's been a flood of positivity, people are being incredibly supportive of the show and my involvement in it and that makes me excited for what is to come."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

In a flood of shame, Shackleton remembered that Blackborrow’s feet were frozen.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong