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flash flood

flash flood

Rapid flooding that develops over a short period, often following intense rainfall.

All languages

English
flash flood
Norwegian
styrtflom
Japanese
鉄砲水 — てっぽうみず — teppoumizu
Korean
돌발 홍수 — dolbal hongsu
Spanish
riada repentina
French
crue éclair
German
Sturzflut

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