noun
- water that overflows from rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water during a flood
Examples
- The floodwater reached the second floor of many homes.
- Emergency crews pumped floodwater out of the basement.
- Contaminated floodwater posed health risks to residents.
- The floodwater receded slowly after the storm passed.
- Cars were submerged in several feet of floodwater.
- Officials warned people to avoid walking through floodwater.