Being caught in a flood marks an encounter with a force that exceeds human governance. The root of the symbol suggests a spreading that has surpassed all boundaries, marking a period where the structures of a life are tested by an unstoppable influx. This dream is read as a sign of a great upheaval, but it is not a sign of a gradual change.
The movement of the water determines the nature of the calamity. A flood that carries the dreamer away signifies a loss of agency against the tide of circumstance. The weight of the water brings a total shift in what is known. A clean flood signals a complete washing of the old ways.
The presence of silt or earth in the water turns the sign toward ruin. A muddy flood brings the threat of a dissolution that leaves nothing intact. The dream signifies the arrival of a power that cannot be stayed.
To be swept in a flood or to be washed away by a flood adds the quality of helplessness to the upheaval. The dreamer is moved by a current that denies all effort at resistance.
Swimming in a flood introduces the possibility of struggle within the chaos. This detail suggests that some degree of navigation is attempted even while the surrounding forces remain overwhelming.
Being stuck in a flood changes the nature of the water from a force of motion to a force of weight. The dreamer is held fast by the inundation and cannot find an exit.
For its more general meaning: Dream about a flood
I had a dream that my kids and I were living with my mother I went for a walk and the neighborhood caught fire so I ran home to check on everyone then out of nowhere everything started to flood and my mother and I were watching out the window and saw an alligator outside, I went to back away from the window and another alligator was inside I was trying to tell my mom to watch out but it bit down on her arm and she screamed this guy wrenching horror like scream and I jerked awake and freaked out.
Dear Reader,
Your dream symbolises cleansing, option and denial. This dream symbolises you are in need of a spiritual renewal or cleansing. You need to do some research and weigh out your options before making a decision on some matter. You are in denial about something and living in a world of your own.
I had a dream that a storm moved in. My fathers old car (he is deceased) was in the backyard and was consumed into a flood of mud in the yard along with the neighbors garage. Two cats (dark grey) emerged from the water/mud, and were able to escape, taking off in an eastern direction.
Dear Reader,
Your dream is an evidence for knowledge, inspiration and intuition. This dream means you need to expand your awareness and knowledge. You need to draw from the inspiration of others. Your intuition will tell you what the next step is from today.
I dreamt that I was swimming in flooded brown waters with my best friend, my father and an acquaintance. However, I was laughing while swimming and holding on to my best friend while we swam to the house I grew up. What does this dream mean?
Dear Reader,
Your dream suggests attempts, consciousness and path. This dream symbolises some subconscious material is attempting to make itself known. Your conscious and subconscious are in an emotional conflict. You are on a path toward self-realization.
Dreamed a great flood. Like building high flood. It came from a storm but it wasn’t raining, just flood and dark clouds.
Dear Reader,
Your dream is about excitement, tension and handling. This dream states you want to be part of the action or excitement. You may have been under a lot of stress and tension. You tend to handle issues or problems in an aggressive or physical manner.
I dreamt I was swimming out of a flood water then my bag and that of my friend was in my hand not letting me swim fast but I didn’t drown and I was swimming out as fast as I could
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a hint for learning, habits and possibilities. This dream symbolises to learn to prioritize and reorganize your tasks. You are clearing a path in order to make a new start and rid yourself of old habits and beliefs. You have the possibility to enjoy the summer enormously.
I dreamed that im going to swim in a huge flood but my boyfriend grab me and dont let me go to the flooding water what does it mean?
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a harbinger for knowledge, satisfaction and prevention. This dream expresses you are expanding your knowledge and understanding. You are satisfied with your current situation in life. Something or someone is preventing you from seeing the truth.
Dream about swimming in a flood and later climbing on top and sitting on a fence with others
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a sign for ideas, progress and refusals. This dream states you need to let go of some project, relationship, person, or idea. Something is hindering your progress and preventing you from moving forward in your life. You are refusing to confront an uncomfortable or awkward situation.
I was at a high ground and it began to flood on the lower ground with everyone running around out of fear were jumping into the flood I was scared of doing the same but almost everyone around me was jumping into the flood I gathered some courage to follow suite but I jumped to a lower ground first but not into the flood then alot of fishes started coming through with the flood at this point I woke up
Dear Reader,
Your dream is an indication for opinions, harm and inner matters. This dream expresses you have a very low opinion of yourself or of someone in your life. Your ignorance in some matter is doing your harm. You are pondering thoughts about your inner self.
I saw in a dream I’m in a building and looking outside at a cat and dog (?) swimming to cross the street in flood . Then afterwards everyone outside swimming in high tides of flood
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a harbinger for moment, new things and choices. This dream symbolises something or somebody may be trying to take you back to a particular moment in time. The new love that has entered your life is still in full swing, but you must not neglect it. You are wondering how your life would be had you made different choices.
I dream that there is flood and then suddenly we caught a lot of fish and we eat them and the flood is starting to go down
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a message for plans, worries and decision. This dream denotes you need to plan out your path before moving forward. If you worry a little more about improving intellectually, you will feel much better about yourself. You are feeling nervous or uneasy about a decision or event in your life.