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Explainer: Flash Flood vs. Flood

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Saturday, June 2, 2018
Explainer: Flash Flood vs. Flood

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Ever wonder what makes a flash flood different from a regular flood?

Meteorologist Chris Sowers' explains!

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