Synonyms of inundation

inundation

noun

as in flood

a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms

the family's shed was washed away in the last inundation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flood
• torrent
• tide
• stream
• deluge
• influx
• overflow
• river
• avalanche
• flood tide
• bath
• spate
• Niagara
• cataract
• blizzard
• alluvion
• cataclysm
• waterfall
• outflow
• inflow
• outpouring
• current
• cascade
• washout
• discharge
• surplus
• flux
• gush
• cloudburst
• excess
• glut
• flush
• overabundance
• engulfment
• surfeit
• oversupply
• superabundance
• overage
• superfluity
• overkill
• overmuch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drought
• drip
• trickle
• dribble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inundation

The role of sea-level rise Another important factor for inundation is sea-level rise. — Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

Low-lying areas in downtown Morehead City and Beaufort expected to see minor inundation. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

There will be 1-2 feet of water inundation and several road closures right at the shoreline. — Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Many locations will experience at least moderate inundation of ocean water and some places could see major flooding. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Myer said there’s been an inundation of water and snacks brought in, and there’s no longer a need for those items. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Assam state is among India’s most flood-prone, with about 40% of its land vulnerable to inundation from the Brahmaputra River and smaller rivers. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

For floods, the federal government releases national maps showing which places are at risk of inundation. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026

The highest inundation, up to 4 feet, was possible from the mouth of the Mississippi River in Louisiana to the Alabama-Florida border, the hurricane center said. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 22 July 2026