heavy rainfall
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Hawaii was also exceptionally wet: Hurricane Lala brought heavy rainfall contributing to its second-wettest August on record.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Should there be heavy rainfall in the mountains, that poses a serious threat of flash floods, landslides and debris flow, according to Swain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
It also warned that more thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were forecast for Sunday and Monday, which could lead to "additional flash flooding, debris flows, rockfall and changing trail and river conditions".
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
And while the month was relatively dry, the agency said, there was heavy rainfall in several regions and flash flooding in Texas and New York.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
In winter, when the flooding came, residents there would have to drive through the creek, which became impassable during heavy rainfall.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
