flash flood
Example Sentences
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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
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
Because there had not been an earthquake in Papua New Guinea that day, my parents were all hyperfocused on me, and so I could not hide this flash flood of anxiety.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
