flash flood

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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

Google said the Southern African Development Community used the tool to pick up an imminent flash flood in Mozambique.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

A fast moving storm drenched Los Angeles overnight and triggered a flash flood warning in a local burn scar Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 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

Instead of feeling distraught over this turn of events, moreover, McCandless was exhilarated: He saw the flash flood as an opportunity to shed unnecessary baggage.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer