INUNDATION Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

inundation

noun

Definition of inundation

as in flood

a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms the family's shed was washed away in the last inundation

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Recent Examples of inundation Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland, woodlands, nurseries, parks, athletic fields, golf courses, greenways, and boat-access areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026 The flooding was remarkable even for a neighborhood that has been prone to regular inundations in the past, particularly during El Niño. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Locations on the coast from eastern Mississippi to Alabama, including Mobile Bay and the western Florida Panhandle, could see 5 to 7 feet of inundation above normally dry ground if the peak surge happens at high tide. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 The role of sea-level rise Another important factor for inundation is sea-level rise. — Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 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 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

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Noun

Rainfall may total 12 to 20 inches, causing inland flood concerns, as well.

— Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Areas at highest risk of coastal flooding this week are Orange and San Diego counties, where the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood warning that will last through Thursday afternoon.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of flood

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If not for the drone and rumble of multiple water pumps and torrent of water seeping through the sandbags and the buildings, Tuesday morning would have been a perfect time to visit the Fun Zone on the peninsula.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Remember Popcorn Time, the app that served as an easy-to-use front end for streaming torrents of movies and TV shows?

— Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026

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