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flash flood
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flash flood
a sudden short-lived torrent, usually caused by a heavy storm, esp in desert regions
flash flood [¦flash ¦fləd]
(hydrology)
A sudden local flood of short duration and great volume; usually caused by heavy rainfall in the immediate vicinity.
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