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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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