Learn · Sentences Talking About Natural Phenomena

There was a flood in the town after heavy rain last night.

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Sentence

Narrator

There was a flood in the town after heavy rain last night.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

News Report

Following heavy rain last night, the town experienced significant flooding.

Personal Account

I woke up to find my town flooded after the heavy rain last night.

Official Statement

Due to the torrential rainfall last night, the town is currently experiencing widespread flooding.

Casual Conversation

Did you hear about the flood? It rained so hard last night!

Rephrased versions

Formal

Substantial flooding occurred in the town subsequent to heavy rainfall last night.

Casual

The town got flooded after a crazy downpour last night.

Simpler English

The town flooded because of the heavy rain last night.

Phrases to learn

heavy rain

Intense or significant rainfall.

flood

An overflow of water onto normally dry land.