Synonyms of flooding

flooding

verb

present participle of flood

as in engulfing

to cover with a flood

the lowlands were completely flooded

angry calls flooded the radio station

Synonyms & Similar Words

• engulfing
• drowning
• overwhelming
• submerging
• inundating
• swamping
• overflowing
• deluging
• flushing
• overcoming
• gulfing
• flowing
• wetting
• submersing
• pouring
• sluicing
• avalanching
• overrunning
• smothering
• gushing
• streaming
• drenching
• soaking
• spurting
• spouting
• dousing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• draining
• drying
• dehydrating
• parching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flooding

Morgan Creek and Cove Creek will be particularly subject to flooding this morning. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2026

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) estimates that 300,000 to 500,000 people died, most from the surge flooding coastal islands and tidal flats. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Wildfire burn scars increase the chances for flash-flooding events. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026

That has added to concerns about the amount of debt flooding the market. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Mocking memes began flooding social media, reveling in the boldness of the claim from such a high-level influencer. — Owen Carry, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Then, in 2024, flooding from Hurricane Helene swept one of those mobile homes into the river, driving it into the same bridge and killing a resident and three of her dogs. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026

Officials say Texas is bracing for its first big storm of the season, focusing on flooding risks while crews clear dry vegetation to reduce wildfire dangers from lightning. — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

How do wetlands protect from flooding Indiana has two natural ways to store water, said hydrologist Robert Barr with Indiana University – floodplains and wetlands. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Aug. 2026