noun
definition
(chiefly in the plural) The water of a flood.
Examples of floodwater in a Sentence
Monitoring 23 Percent of buildings in the Boro affected by floodwater.
More than 35,000 people have been left homeless as their mud houses were swept away by floodwater.
The sewerage network in the village which had been damaged by the floodwater has also been restored and blockages cleared.
The results were amazing too see, and had wide-spread effects with local homes and commercial premises inundated by floodwater.
Construction of Brick wall believed to prevent floodwater from entering College restaurant.
On arrival a miniature pony was up to its neck in rapidly rising floodwater.
Sandbags are one of the most well-known devices for keeping floodwater out of your property.
Thousands of homes were marooned by floodwater, experts estimated the total damage bill could exceed £ 100 million.