Floodwater

Pronunciation: /ˈflʌˌdwɔːtər/

Floodwater (noun)

  1. Water that covers land because of heavy rain or a river overflowing.
  2. Water left on the ground after a flood, often carrying mud and debris.

Examples

  • Rising flood water entered the basement during the storm.
  • The street filled with rising flood water after heavy rain.