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Flash Flood Sends Water Pouring Through Parking Lot, Forcing Store Closures Heavy rainfall triggered sudden flooding at a busy shopping area Tuesday afternoon, turning a parking lot into a shallow lake and sending water rushing toward nearby storefronts. Vehicles were left stranded as water quickly rose, covering curbs and flowing around parked cars. Shoppers and employees watched as water seeped into at least one store, prompting staff to close doors and move merchandise away from entrances. Se