Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flash-flood
Noun
/ˈflæʃ flʌd/
Definition
A sudden and intense flood that occurs within a short period of time, often in response to heavy rainfall or rapid snowmelt.
Examples
- The town was unprepared for the flash flood that struck in the middle of the night.
- Flash floods can be extremely dangerous, sweeping away cars and causing widespread damage.
- After the heavy rain, the normally calm river became a flash flood that caught many off guard.
Meaning
Flash floods can develop quickly, usually within six hours of rainfall, and can turn normally dry areas into raging torrents of water.
Synonyms
- Deluge
- Flood
- Inundation
