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 the world was coming to an end. I found myself in the middle of NYC trying to escape. It was flooded for the most part, and everything including parts of the water were on fire. I remember looking up into the sky and it being pitch black, then looking down into the water and it was the same. So black I couldn’t even see my hands under the surface. I remember myself swimming around trying to escape, but the fire blocked my escape. It was terrifying
Dear Reader,
Your dream signals opportunities, speaking and details. This dream states there are many opportunities whether they are romantic, work or business. You are unable to speak about some unimportant situation. Someone has with you a detail that moves you deeply.
I saw my primary school in my field, then it flooded with water three stories high. I saw my self swimming in this flood from right to left. Then I found my self on a street with cars on a higher ground then the flooded area. I was looking for my car which I think didn’t know where I parked.
Dear Reader,
Your dream points at offers, feelings and person. This dream denotes you are in a good place and are embracing what life has to offer. It is time to let go of those harsh, cold feelings. You are a strong, rugged and durable person.
i dreamed that i was trying to run away from a rushing flood, i was holding a baby and the water level is around my neck area..
Dear Reader,
Your dream indicates discovery, risks and harm. This dream means you are discovering new things that are very interesting to you. You may find it easier to isolate yourself instead of risking judgment from others. You are introducing something into yourself that is harmful to your well-being.
I saw a very beautiful girl in my dream, a type beauty that I’ve never seen anywhere in my life. Then a few seconds later I was covered by floods and trying to swim out.
I also had another dream; there was a lot of rain water flowing down the street and I was trying to cross to the other side but I couldn’t. This dream repeated twice on a single episode exactly as it is.
Dear Reader,
Your dream stands for anger, activity and position. This dream suggests you are able to keep your anger and aggression under control. You need to slow down and take time from your daily activities. You are enjoying your position of power.
I dreamt I was running away from a big croc when it floods. Escaped the croc and dive into the water. The water was deep, I swam and warn others. Found a motorboat get on it and a ranger/guide lead me to track down the croc that was chasing me earlier. We found it and immediately it starts to get aggressive. We dive into the water found a baby croc and gave it to the big croc. He accepted the baby and left us alone.
Dear Reader,
Your dream symbolises resources, intuition and experiences. This dream signifies some situation or someone has been draining you of your energy and resources. You need to go with your gut feeling and trust your intuition. You are projecting your emotional wounds and painful experiences onto others.
Thank you so much. I did my own version of interpretation however I have never think of it from this perspective. Interesting and new insights.
I was walking around in a beautiful mountain cavern looking at Indian writings and pictures on the cavern walls with beautiful turquoise and feathered headdresses on the horseback native Americans and with a beautiful waterfall in the background. The next thing I know is it’s flooded and I’m swimming thru the cavern to get out with a donkey on the water with me and he bites me to keep me moving to get out and then I climb onto a tree and find tamarind to eat and then walke up.
Dear Reader,
Your dream refers to spirituality, person and potentials. This dream symbolises you are looking for some spiritual advice. Your sense of coldness could reflect your feelings about a lover or a certain person. You have acknowledged your hidden potential.
I dreamt that I and my husband were on our way out after a heavy downpour and we came across a great flood. Some of the people who were crossing had loads on their heads but all we could see was their loads moving on the water while they themselves were beneath the water.I and my husband decided to cross the water but we followed another part thinking that it was shallow. while walking in the water we got to a point where the water covered us but we finally crossed to the other part of the road.
Dear Reader,
Your dream stands for secrets, excitement and failure. This dream indicates you are ashamed about some past secret coming back to haunt you. You need to add a little more excitement and variety to you life. You have failed to make use of the opportunities that have come your way.
I was with my wife, i don’t Know the third person together harvesting wild fruits from the tree going somewhere at a distant place so i told my wife let us just swim for us to get there fast because we will be helped by the waves but i knew that my wife doesn’t swim fast she is a learner and she just moves at the same area in water without going farther, so i started looking for solutions on how i can help her so that we swim faster together.
What does it mean?
Dear Reader,
Your dream expresses ideas, commitment and messages. This dream signals your ideas may seem provocative or revolutionary to a part of your environment. You or someone is making a commitment to work on some familial task. A special message is being given to you from the spiritual realm.
I dream swimming in a pool suddenly appeared a dirty flood towards our direction and the floods was fast, inside was crocodiles n snakes but I saw myself escaping out to the water
Dear Reader,
Your dream is a portent for questions, threat and tendency. This dream indicates someone around you may ask your advice on an economic issue. Someone in your life may be threatened by you. You have the tendency to act before you think.
I was trying to get home and all of a sudden my way was flooded and I couldn’t gey home, in the water were huge koi carp and other goldfish swimming around me
Dear Reader,
Your dream signifies inner matters, honesty and consciousness. This dream signifies you are undergoing some inner changes and transformation. You need to be more honest and open with your family. You are making a conscious and objective observation of your life.