cloudburst
Example Sentences
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He might have been among the few people pleased with the cloudburst at the Italian event.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
A cloudburst had caused a flash flood early in the morning, a local official said.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025
After a heavy cloudburst forecast for Wednesday afternoon or night that could bring another few inches of rain, Southern California was expected to begin drying out Thursday and heading for a sunny weekend.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
The Lhonak Lake burst its banks on Wednesday after a cloudburst triggered torrential rains and an apparent avalanche, causing major flooding in the Teesta river.
From Reuters ● Oct. 7, 2023
Borne on the wind, the cloudburst drummed hollowly on the fat wet hills across the valley and moved out over the flat lands.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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