flood watch

collocation in English

meaningsoffloodandwatch

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withwatchorflood.
flood
noun
uk
/flʌd/us
/flʌd/
a large amount of water covering an area that is ...
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watch
noun
uk
/wɒtʃ/us
/wɑːtʃ/
a small clock that is worn on a strap around the wrist or, sometimes, connected to a piece of clothing by ...
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(Definition offloodandwatchfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofflood watch

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They also had thefloodwatchnumber on them.
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Land on either side is given up to sports grounds and afloodwatchis kept continually on it.
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The potential for flooding also resulted in the issuance of a flashfloodwatchfor the entirety the island chain.
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That same day, a coastalfloodwatchand later a warning was issued, along with a gale warning.
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Prior to landfall, flash flood watches were issued for the southern portion of the state.
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Flood watches were also placed into effect for portions of the state.
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When rapid flooding from heavy rain or a dam failure is expected, flash flood watches and warnings are issued.
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In addition, flash flood watches and warnings were issued.
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The rains continued to fall for hours into the wake of the storm, prompting the issuance of flood watches.
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Flash flood watches and warnings were also declared for parts of the state.
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