flooding

Example Sentences

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Demand has been hurt by unrest in Mexico and rainstorms and flooding in Hawaii, which represent 30% of its capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“Conditions remain dangerous because the ground is already saturated, meaning it will take much less rain to trigger flooding, road closures and damage,” Green posted on X.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"There's still major flooding all over the place, do not drive through deep water," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

He remembered the earthquake, the river flooding, the trees that he and Abby clung to as they floated toward the ocean, singing.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret