"Floodwater" refers to water that overflows from rivers, lakes, or oceans and spreads across land. It can cause heavy rainfall and can submerge buildings and roads.
«Whether it's a cruelty case in Tennessee, rescuing animals from the threat of rising floodwaters in Mississippi, or shutting down a puppy mill in our home state of North Carolina, the Cashiers - Highlands Humane Society is proud to be an HSUS Emergency Placement Partner. (humanesociety.org)
The more than 13 trillion gallons of floodwater from Hurricane Harvey have created a massive plume of freshwater in the Gulf of Mexico that is threatening the coral reefs of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary about 100 miles offshore of Galveston. (sciencedaily.com)
A boy hugs his grandmother's dog after being rescued from rising floodwaters in Spring, Tex., on Monday as devastation from Hurricane Harvey continued. (washingtonpost.com)