10 Must-Watch Films About Floods in Megacities

Description: While not exclusively about floods, the film includes a significant flood event in New York City caused by a comet's impact, highlighting the city's vulnerability to natural disasters.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two. The flood scenes were shot on a specially constructed set in Virginia.

Description: This film, while focusing on a fishing boat caught in a storm, includes scenes of flooding in Gloucester, Massachusetts, showing the effects of extreme weather on a small city.

Fact: The film was based on the book by Sebastian Junger, which chronicled the real-life events of the Andrea Gail. The storm scenes were shot using a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: This blockbuster film showcases a series of catastrophic weather events, including a massive flood in New York City, as part of a global climate shift. It's a quintessential example of how a megacity can be brought to its knees by nature's fury.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. The iconic scene of the Statue of Liberty being submerged was created using a combination of CGI and a miniature model.

Description: This apocalyptic film features extensive flooding scenes in Los Angeles and other cities, showcasing the catastrophic effects of a global flood event.

Fact: The film required over 1,300 visual effects shots, with the flood scenes being some of the most complex to create. The movie was inspired by the Mayan calendar's supposed prediction of the end of the world.

Description: Though set in Thailand, the film's depiction of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and its aftermath provides a harrowing look at how a megacity can be devastated by water, with scenes of urban flooding.

Fact: The film was based on the real-life experiences of María Belón and her family. The tsunami scenes were shot using a massive water tank in Spain.

Description: Although primarily about a Coast Guard rescue, the film features scenes of a devastating flood in a coastal town, illustrating the impact of water on urban areas.

Fact: The film is based on a true story from 1952, where a massive storm hit the New England coast. The rescue operation depicted was one of the most daring in Coast Guard history.

Description: While primarily about tornadoes, the film includes scenes of flooding in a small town, providing a glimpse into how water can devastate urban areas during extreme weather events.

Fact: The film used a combination of practical effects and CGI to create realistic storm and flood scenes. It was shot in Detroit, Michigan, which provided a backdrop for the urban setting.

Description: Set in a small town, this film still captures the essence of a megacity flood with its depiction of torrential rains leading to widespread flooding, showcasing the chaos and survival instincts of its characters.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Flood," but was changed to "Hard Rain" to avoid confusion with another film. It was one of the first films to use a new digital water simulation technology.

Description: This British film directly addresses the theme with a story about London being flooded due to a storm surge, showcasing the city's vulnerability to water.

Fact: The film was shot in London, with some scenes using real locations like the Thames Barrier. It was one of the first British films to tackle the subject of urban flooding on such a large scale.

Description: While not set in a traditional megacity, the film's setting in a small town during a hurricane provides a unique take on urban flooding, with scenes of water engulfing buildings and streets.

Fact: The film was shot in Bulgaria, with the hurricane scenes created using a combination of practical effects and CGI. It's one of the few action films to center around a weather event.