Top 10 Flood Action Films to Watch

Description: While primarily about a comet strike, the aftermath includes massive tsunamis and flooding, making it a fitting addition to our list.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two. The tsunami scenes were some of the most expensive to produce at the time.

Description: Based on a true story, this film showcases the power of nature with a focus on a fishing boat caught in a massive storm, leading to flooding and disaster.

Fact: The film used real-life footage from the storm for authenticity. George Clooney's character was based on the real-life fisherman Billy Tyne.

Description: This film takes the concept of a flood to a global scale with a sudden onset of an ice age, leading to massive flooding in New York City. It's a perfect blend of action, disaster, and survival.

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 submerged was created using a combination of CGI and a 1/5 scale model.

Description: This apocalyptic film features massive floods as part of the world's end scenario, with spectacular visuals of cities being submerged.

Fact: The film required over 1,300 visual effects shots, making it one of the most effects-heavy films of its time. The scene where the White House is destroyed by a tsunami was particularly memorable.

Description: Based on the true story of a family caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, this film captures the horror and aftermath of a massive flood.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, where the actual tsunami occurred, with the cooperation of survivors. Naomi Watts received an Academy Award nomination for her role.

Description: This film recounts the true story of a daring Coast Guard rescue during a severe storm and flooding off the coast of Cape Cod.

Fact: The movie was based on the non-fiction book by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman. The rescue depicted in the film is considered one of the most daring in Coast Guard history.

Description: While not strictly a flood movie, this Norwegian thriller involves a massive tsunami hitting a fjord, leading to flooding and chaos.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life geological event of the Åknes rockslide in Norway. It was Norway's submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards.

Description: Set during a massive flood in a small town, this film combines action with a heist plot, making it a unique entry in the flood movie genre.

Fact: The film was shot in a specially constructed set that could hold over 12 million gallons of water. The title "Hard Rain" was changed from "The Flood" to avoid confusion with another film.

Description: This British film focuses on the catastrophic flooding of London due to a storm surge, showcasing the city's vulnerability to natural disasters.

Fact: The film was shot in London with extensive use of CGI to depict the flooding of iconic landmarks. It was one of the first films to use the Thames Barrier as a central plot element.

Description: A unique blend of action, heist, and natural disaster, this film features a hurricane causing flooding that sets the stage for a thrilling adventure.

Fact: The film was shot in Bulgaria, with special effects used to simulate the hurricane and flooding. It was marketed with the tagline "Nature's fury. Man's greed."