flooding

Example Sentences

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The US West Coast is more at risk of high tide flooding.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As the article notes, most claims closed without payment are due to damage falling below the deductible or losses that aren’t covered under standard policies, most notably flooding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In the southern US, heavier rainfall can increase the risks of flooding.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It boosts temperatures and precipitation and causes flooding and droughts in much of the world.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

I began to rest more frequently and for longer periods, to try to cool down a little, but each time I set off again the heat came flooding back.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson