sheetflood

/ˈʃiːtfloʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, widespread flood of water that has no single origin and is often caused by intense rainfall or rapid snowmelt

“The sheetfloods in the region caused widespread damage to homes and roads.”

Synonyms

  • flash flood
  • sheet flood

Antonyms

  • drought
  • dry spell