Flash flood

noun

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

    "The West Highland Line reopened for passengers on July 11, following emergency repair works after more than 1,600 tons of material was washed away by a flash flood on June 25."

  2. 2
    a sudden local flood of great volume and short duration wordnet

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"The West Highland Line reopened for passengers on July 11, following emergency repair works after more than 1,600 tons of material was washed away by a flash flood on June 25."

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