flooding in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Definition
Flooding is the overflow of water onto land that is normally dry, often caused by heavy rainfall or the overflowing of rivers.
Sample Sentences
- The heavy rainfall caused severe flooding in the downtown area.
- Residents were evacuated as the river overflowed its banks, leading to widespread flooding.
- After weeks of drought, the sudden melting of snow resulted in flooding across the valley.
- Emergency services were overwhelmed by the number of calls related to flooding and water damage.
- The community came together to provide support and aid to those affected by the devastating flooding.