Flashflood (Noun)
Meaning
A sudden local flood of great volume and short duration.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Heavy rainfall in the desert area caused a flashflood that swept away several cars.
- The narrow canyon was prone to flashfloods during the summer monsoon season.
- A sudden cloudburst triggered a flashflood that inundated the small town.
- The warning system was put in place to alert residents of potential flashfloods in the area.
- Travelers were advised to be cautious of flashfloods when hiking in the dry riverbeds.