Meaning of flash flooding | Babel Free

Definitions

Flooding that occurs during a flash flood.

uncountable

Examples

“Just before 1300, a train driver reported fast-flowing water near Pontrilas. Flash flooding removed ballast, leaving sections of track suspended in the air.”

“Flooding occurs in areas where the ground is unable to absorb all of the water, according to forecasters, who explained that flash flooding can also be caused by mudslides or breaks in dams or levees.”

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