Thrilling Flood Action Films

Description: While primarily about a comet strike, the aftermath includes massive flooding, showcasing human survival and the government's response to a global catastrophe.

Fact: The film was released the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two comet/asteroid disaster movies.

Description: Set during a catastrophic flood, this film follows an armored car driver and a group of criminals as they navigate through a flooded town, leading to intense action sequences and moral dilemmas.

Fact: The film was shot in a specially constructed water tank to simulate the flooded town, making it one of the most expensive sets built for a movie at that time.

Description: This film recounts the story of the Andrea Gail, a fishing boat caught in a perfect storm, leading to intense flooding and survival scenarios.

Fact: The film was based on the book by Sebastian Junger, and the storm depicted was a real event known as the "No-Name Storm" in

Description: This film takes the concept of a flood to the extreme with a sudden global weather shift causing massive floods, ice ages, and super storms. It's a perfect blend of action, survival, and special effects, making it a must-watch in this category.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. It was also one of the first major films to use CGI extensively for weather effects.

Description: This film features a global network of satellites designed to control the weather, but when they malfunction, it leads to extreme weather events, including massive floods.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a much smaller project but was expanded into a large-scale disaster movie with a significant budget for special effects.

Description: Based on a true story, this film depicts the Coast Guard's daring rescue mission during a massive nor'easter storm that caused flooding and shipwrecks off the coast of Cape Cod.

Fact: The movie was shot in a real-life storm tank, and the rescue scenes were filmed in actual rough seas to capture the authenticity of the event.

Description: While focusing on tornadoes, the film includes scenes of flooding caused by the storms, adding to the chaos and action.

Fact: The film used real storm chasers as consultants to ensure the authenticity of the storm sequences.

Description: Although not an English film, it has an English dub. It's about a geologist who must save his family from a massive tsunami caused by a rockslide in a Norwegian fjord.

Fact: The film was Norway's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards.

Description: Combining a heist with a hurricane, this film features a group of thieves planning to rob the U.S. Treasury during a Category 5 hurricane, leading to flooding and high-stakes action.

Fact: The film was shot in Bulgaria, where they built a massive set to simulate the hurricane's effects, including flooding.

Description: A catastrophic flood in London leads to a race against time to save the city from being submerged, with intense action and drama.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life flood threats to London, particularly the Thames Barrier.