Top 10 Adventure Films Set During Floods

Description: Although primarily about a comet strike, the film includes scenes of massive flooding and tidal waves caused by the impact, highlighting human survival efforts.

Fact: The film was released in the same year as "Armageddon," leading to comparisons between the two. It was also one of the first films to use CGI extensively for disaster scenes.

Description: Based on the true story of the Andrea Gail, a fishing boat caught in the "perfect storm" of 1991, this film showcases the crew's struggle against the elements, including severe flooding.

Fact: The film was shot in a large water tank to simulate the storm conditions. The real Andrea Gail's fate remains unknown, as the wreckage was never found.

Description: While not exclusively about floods, this film features catastrophic weather events, including massive flooding in New York City, as part of a global climate shift.

Fact: The film was inspired by the book "The Coming Global Superstorm" by Art Bell and Whitley Strieber. It was one of the first major films to address climate change, albeit in a dramatized fashion.

Description: This film dramatizes the real-life events of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, focusing on a family's struggle to survive and reunite amidst the devastation.

Fact: The film was shot in Thailand, where the actual tsunami occurred. The production team recreated the tsunami using a combination of practical effects and CGI.

Description: This film recounts the true story of the 1952 Pendleton rescue, where a small Coast Guard team braves a massive storm and flooding to save the crew of a tanker split in two off the coast of Cape Cod.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, with scenes filmed in Chatham, where the actual event took place. The movie's title refers to the time when the rescue was carried out, which was considered the finest hours of the Coast Guard's history.

Description: This film recounts the true story of the 1952 Pendleton rescue, where a small Coast Guard team braves a massive storm and flooding to save the crew of a tanker split in two off the coast of Cape Cod.

Fact: The film was shot in Massachusetts, with scenes filmed in Chatham, where the actual event took place. The movie's title refers to the time when the rescue was carried out, which was considered the finest hours of the Coast Guard's history.

Description: While focusing on tornadoes, this film includes scenes of flooding and water-related disasters as part of the storm's aftermath.

Fact: The film used a combination of practical effects and CGI to create realistic storm sequences, including water effects.

Description: Set during a massive flood in a small town, this action thriller follows an armored car driver and a group of thieves as they navigate through the flooded streets, leading to a series of intense confrontations.

Fact: The film was shot on a specially built set in Huntington Park, California, which was flooded with over 17 million gallons of water. It was one of the most expensive films to produce at the time due to the water effects.

Description: A British disaster film where London is threatened by flooding from a storm surge, leading to a race against time to save the city.

Fact: The film was criticized for its unrealistic portrayal of London's flood defenses but praised for its special effects.

Description: A heist film set during a Category 5 hurricane, where thieves plan to rob the U.S. Treasury amidst the chaos of the storm, including flooding.

Fact: The film was shot in Bulgaria, with the storm scenes created using a mix of practical effects and CGI.