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Definition of Flash flood

1. Noun. A sudden local flood of great volume and short duration.

Definition of Flash flood

1. Noun. A sudden, rapid flood, usually of short duration and local impact ¹

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Literary usage of Flash flood

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Completing the Forecast: Characterizing and Communicating Uncertainty for by National Research Council (U.S.), National Academies Press (U.S. (2006)
"Flash-flood guidance is the volume of rainfall of a given duration over a given small ... Flash-flood guidance estimates may be compared to nowcasts and ..."

2. Repairing Your Flooded Home (1992)
"In these cases, the National Weather Service may issue a. flash flood watch advising people that conditions are favorable for a flash flood. ..."

3. In Time of Emergency: A Citizen's Handbook by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"National Weather Service offices issue two types of flash flood advisories: a flash flood watch and a flash flood warning. A flash flood watch means that ..."

4. Manufactured Home Installation in Flood Hazard Areas by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"Figure 1.22 flash flood Damage The high water velocity characteristic of flash floods can significantly affect manufactured homes in terms of erosion or ..."

5. Community Flood Mitigation Planning Guide Book by Timothy A. McClain, Gary G. Heinrichs, Daniel E. Hunt (1996)
"A "self-help" flash flood warning system works in the following manner: The system is activated by weather forecasts indicating the potential for heavy rain ..."

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