
Flood
Disaster Association
Often linked to natural disasters, implies significant impact and damage.

News reported the flood devastated the coastal villages.
Scale of Water
Used when water expansively covers land, not just for small puddles.

The entire valley was under water after the flood.
Temporary State
Implies that flooding is an unusual, temporary situation for an area.

The flood receded, leaving mud everywhere.
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