sheetfloods

[US]/ʃiːtf.lʌd/
[UK]/ʃiːtf.lʌd/

Translation

n.a type of flooding characterized by a thin layer of water spreading over a large area

Phrases & Collocations

sheetflood event

sheetflood risk

sheetflood analysis

sheetflood model

sheetflood mapping

sheetflood control

sheetflood management

sheetflood simulation

sheetflood response

sheetflood hazard

Example Sentences

during heavy rain, a sheetflood can occur unexpectedly.

sheetfloods can cause significant damage to roads and properties.

the rapid flow of a sheetflood can sweep away vehicles.

emergency services are often on alert for sheetflood warnings.

residents were evacuated due to the risk of a sheetflood.

understanding the signs of a sheetflood is crucial for safety.

sheetfloods can occur in areas with poor drainage systems.

after the storm, the region experienced a severe sheetflood.

local authorities issued a warning about potential sheetfloods.

they had to build barriers to protect against sheetfloods.

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