A sudden flood of great volume, usually caused by a heavy rain. Also, a flood that crests in a short length of time and is often characterized by high velocity flows. It is often the result of heavy rainfall in a localized area.
FLASH FLOOD, ALSO FLASHFLOOD
Meaning of FLASH FLOOD, ALSO FLASHFLOOD in English
Environmental engineering English vocabulary. Английский словарь экологического инжиниринга. 2012