Flood current

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005632",
  "term": "Flood current",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A tidal current that flows towards the coast or up a tidal river or estuary, causing a rise in water level. This current is part of the cyclical movement of water driven by astronomical tides. The flood current typically reverses direction to become an ebb current after high tide.",
  "see_also": [
    "flood tide"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/flood-current/"
}