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flood stage

 

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Flood Stage

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The water level at which a river, lake, or other body of water is considered to be in flood. It is the water level at which overflow onto normally dry land begins to occur.

Example Sentence: The river reached its flood stage last night and several homes near its banks were evacuated.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing something as being at or near the water level where a river or other body of water is in flood.

Example Sentence: The risk of flooding is high as the water level is already close to flood stage.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To cause or experience a sudden, excessive overflow of water.

Example Sentence: The heavy rain will flood stage the streets if it continues for another hour.

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