flood

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The program is for homeowners whose property has been damaged or destroyed by a disaster such as a fire, flood or earthquake and applies to their 2025 property taxes only.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Communities also tend to be suspicious of outsiders who suddenly flood in to treat what they say is an emergency but that many locals see as a spectacular misuse of resources.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Employees and other insiders generally won’t be able to sell their pre-IPO shares for a few months, because of lockup periods intended to prevent a flood of sudden sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has highlighted a failing tidal valve and crumbling sea wall which are letting salt water flood grazing marshland and wash away birds' nests and reed beds.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

There hadn’t been anyone on the bridge when they passed underneath, but by the time they stumbled into sight, a sheriff’s car was on the road and people had gathered to watch the flood.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone