10 Must-Watch Disaster Movies About Flooded Cities

Description: While primarily about a comet strike, "Deep Impact" includes scenes of coastal cities like New York and Washington D.C. being flooded due to the resulting tsunamis. The film explores the human response to impending doom and the aftermath of such a catastrophe.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as another comet/asteroid impact movie, "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two.

Description: Set during a massive flood in a small town, "Hard Rain" combines elements of action, thriller, and disaster movie genres. The film focuses on a group of armored car guards and local residents trying to survive amidst rising waters and a heist gone wrong.

Fact: The film was shot in a specially constructed water tank in Huntington Park, California, which was filled with 12 million gallons of water. The set was designed to simulate a flooded town.

Description: Although centered on a fishing boat caught in a storm, the film's depiction of the storm's impact on the coastal town of Gloucester, Massachusetts, with flooding and destruction, aligns with the theme of this list.

Fact: The film was based on the book by Sebastian Junger, which detailed the real-life events of the Andrea Gail fishing boat lost at sea.

Description: This blockbuster disaster film showcases a sudden global weather shift leading to a new ice age, with New York City being one of the first cities to experience catastrophic flooding. The film's depiction of the city's iconic landmarks submerged under water is both visually stunning and terrifying.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. The iconic scene where the Statue of Liberty is partially submerged was created using a combination of CGI and a 1/5 scale model.

Description: Roland Emmerich's epic disaster film features a series of cataclysmic events, including massive floods that submerge cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas, offering a grand scale of destruction.

Fact: The film's budget was one of the highest ever for a disaster movie, with extensive use of CGI to depict the global catastrophe.

Description: This film recounts the harrowing experience of a family caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, showing the devastating effects of flooding on coastal areas in Thailand.

Fact: The film was shot in Spain and Thailand, with the filmmakers recreating the tsunami using a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: Based on a true story, this film recounts the Coast Guard's daring rescue mission during a severe storm that caused massive flooding in New England. While not about a city, the flooding and the human drama make it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The movie was filmed in Massachusetts, with the filmmakers using a combination of practical effects and CGI to recreate the storm and flooding conditions.

Description: This film recounts the Coast Guard's daring rescue mission during a severe storm that caused massive flooding in New England. While not about a city, the flooding and the human drama make it a fitting addition to this list.

Fact: The movie was filmed in Massachusetts, with the filmmakers using a combination of practical effects and CGI to recreate the storm and flooding conditions.

Description: While focusing on tornadoes, the film includes scenes of flooding as part of the storm's aftermath, showcasing the devastating effects of natural disasters on small towns.

Fact: The film was shot with real storm chasers to capture the authenticity of the storm chasing experience.

Description: This Norwegian film tells the story of a geologist who predicts a massive rockslide that will trigger a tsunami, flooding a fjord town. It's a gripping tale of survival against a natural disaster.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life Åknes rockslide in Norway, which is under constant surveillance due to its potential to cause a catastrophic event.