flooding

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“Aquaman” star Jason Momoa has revealed he was forced to evacuate his family’s Hawaii home after a dangerous storm devastated the area with historic flooding.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

After the brothers drove the price up, new supplies came flooding into the market, catching the Hunts by surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"Learning that you've had flooding, I realised that no one is immune from climate shocks - only that maybe you have different coping strategies as we are just limited on that," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The March rains have repeatedly turned Nairobi streets to raging rivers, flooding thousands of homes and businesses.

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

Psyche, aghast, felt terror flooding her heart instead of love.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton