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flash flood
This term describes a specific meteorological event characterized by extreme rapidity. A flash flood is defined by its sudden onset, often occurring within minutes or a few hours of intense rainfall, which distinguishes it from general flooding that may rise slowly over several days. It carries a strong connotation of danger and unpredictability, frequently associated with narrow canyons or urban areas with poor drainage.
In technical and journalistic registers, the term is used to distinguish between slow-rising riverine floods and these violent, rapid surges. As a compound noun, it functions as a single semantic unit and follows standard English pluralization rules when referring to multiple occurrences.
Meanings
Examples
The desert canyon was suddenly engulfed by a flash flood.
A flash flood warning was issued for the entire county.
Get to higher ground immediately or the flash flood will trap us here.
The town was devastated by a massive flash flood in the summer of 1924.
I cannot believe a flash flood could happen in such a dry area.
Heavy rainfall in the mountains often triggers a flash flood in the valley below.
The road is closed due to a flash flood that washed away the bridge.
We must be careful because this region is prone to flash floods.