Century flood hi-res stock photography and images

Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Fischbeck, dyke break at Fischbeck, century flood 2013, Germany. Stock Photo

RM2B4J8AB–Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Fischbeck, dyke break at Fischbeck, century flood 2013, Germany.

Flooding of the lock in Delfshaven, Rotterdam, Netherlands on November 14, 1775. After an 18th century engraving. Stock Photo

RMT65P3R–Flooding of the lock in Delfshaven, Rotterdam, Netherlands on November 14, 1775. After an 18th century engraving.

Noah's Ark in the form of a Viking ship with dragon prow, 10th century. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMAJ7HP6–Noah's Ark in the form of a Viking ship with dragon prow, 10th century. Artist: Unknown

An elderly couple is evacuated from their Dayton home in a small wood boat in March 1913. During the Great Flood of 1913 was Ohios largest weather disaster of the early 20th century (BSLOC 2017 17 97) Stock Photo

RMKWDJXA–An elderly couple is evacuated from their Dayton home in a small wood boat in March 1913. During the Great Flood of 1913 was Ohios largest weather disaster of the early 20th century (BSLOC 2017 17 97)

Flood damage in the Eifel. Painted facade with thanks and messages of courage. Reconstruction after cleanup Stock Photo

RM2HN383F–Flood damage in the Eifel. Painted facade with thanks and messages of courage. Reconstruction after cleanup

The Epic of Gilgamesh. Neo-Assyrian clay tablet. Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet 11: Story of the Flood. Known as the 'Flood Tablet'. 7th century BC. Stock Photo

RM2X8CN6M–The Epic of Gilgamesh. Neo-Assyrian clay tablet. Epic of Gilgamesh, Tablet 11: Story of the Flood. Known as the 'Flood Tablet'. 7th century BC.

Vienna, Austria. June 5th, 2013. Flood in Vienna. On the night of June 5 to 6, 2013, the Danube in Vienna reached a maximum level of 8.09 meters at the Korneuburg gauge. Stock Photo

RM2H883AX–Vienna, Austria. June 5th, 2013. Flood in Vienna. On the night of June 5 to 6, 2013, the Danube in Vienna reached a maximum level of 8.09 meters at the Korneuburg gauge.

19th century French illustration showing the Ark of Noah and the Great biblical flood Stock Photo

RMMR4HX3–19th century French illustration showing the Ark of Noah and the Great biblical flood

Underground gallery opened to prepare for the explosion of the Flood Rock in the East River, New York, United States of America. On October 10, 1885, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) carried out the explosion. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885 Stock Photo

RM2HD3X1W–Underground gallery opened to prepare for the explosion of the Flood Rock in the East River, New York, United States of America. On October 10, 1885, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) carried out the explosion. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885

18th and 19th century flood height level markers on old wall in Sopron, Hungary. Caption says: Wasser höhe = Water height Stock Photo

RFWREN0M–18th and 19th century flood height level markers on old wall in Sopron, Hungary. Caption says: Wasser höhe = Water height

Noah's Ark revolves around the Kaaba in Mecca, submerged by the universal flood. Miniature, 16th century. Topkapi Museum. Library. Istanbul Turkey. Stock Photo

RMKYHFK7–Noah's Ark revolves around the Kaaba in Mecca, submerged by the universal flood. Miniature, 16th century. Topkapi Museum. Library. Istanbul Turkey.

China: Yu the Great (c. 2123-2025 BCE), legendary founder of the Xia Dynasty (2205-1766 BCE). Hanging scroll painting, c. 19th century. Da Yu, commonly known as Yu the Great, was a mythical king of ancient China, best remembered for teaching the people techniques to tame rivers and lakes during The Great Flood. He founded the Xia Dynasty, which was the first dynasty in traditional Chinese historiography. His reign predates the oldest-known written records in China, and therefore there is controversy and debate about whether he truly existed. Stock Photo

RM2B014K1–China: Yu the Great (c. 2123-2025 BCE), legendary founder of the Xia Dynasty (2205-1766 BCE). Hanging scroll painting, c. 19th century. Da Yu, commonly known as Yu the Great, was a mythical king of ancient China, best remembered for teaching the people techniques to tame rivers and lakes during The Great Flood. He founded the Xia Dynasty, which was the first dynasty in traditional Chinese historiography. His reign predates the oldest-known written records in China, and therefore there is controversy and debate about whether he truly existed.

Fairbanks Flood, Alaska, 1967 Stock Photo

RM2BDY8CN–Fairbanks Flood, Alaska, 1967

A 19th century engraving showing the Nile, Egypt, in flood, celebrated by Egyptians as an annual holiday and by the Coptic Church by ceremonially throwing a martyr's relic into the river, hence the name, the 'Martyr's Finger'. In mythology it signifies the shedding of Isis's tears of sorrow for her dead husband, Osiris Stock Photo

RM2AGNBEK–A 19th century engraving showing the Nile, Egypt, in flood, celebrated by Egyptians as an annual holiday and by the Coptic Church by ceremonially throwing a martyr's relic into the river, hence the name, the 'Martyr's Finger'. In mythology it signifies the shedding of Isis's tears of sorrow for her dead husband, Osiris

[ 1910 Japan - TITLE ] — Honjo Kamezawa-cho (本所亀沢町通浸) in Tokyo during the flooding of August 1910 (Meiji 43). This disaster is now known as the Great Kanto Flood (関東大水害, Kanto Dai Suigai). The flood, caused by a storm, submerged more than 201 square kilometers and over 170,000 dwellings and buildings. There were 1,349 dead or missing. It was Tokyo’s third worst flood disaster of the 20th century. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2BN1MDJ–[ 1910 Japan - TITLE ] — Honjo Kamezawa-cho (本所亀沢町通浸) in Tokyo during the flooding of August 1910 (Meiji 43). This disaster is now known as the Great Kanto Flood (関東大水害, Kanto Dai Suigai). The flood, caused by a storm, submerged more than 201 square kilometers and over 170,000 dwellings and buildings. There were 1,349 dead or missing. It was Tokyo’s third worst flood disaster of the 20th century. 20th century vintage postcard.

An 18th Century view of the River Thames flood plain near Wallingford, a historic market town and civil parish located to the south of Oxford in England. The Blackstone family owned an estate around Wallingford where Sir William Blackstone, a famous English jurist, judge and Tory politician , built a house called Castle Priory. William is most noted for writing the Commentaries on the Laws of England; these are noted for their influence on the American Constitution. Stock Photo

RMRFT840–An 18th Century view of the River Thames flood plain near Wallingford, a historic market town and civil parish located to the south of Oxford in England. The Blackstone family owned an estate around Wallingford where Sir William Blackstone, a famous English jurist, judge and Tory politician , built a house called Castle Priory. William is most noted for writing the Commentaries on the Laws of England; these are noted for their influence on the American Constitution.

Aerial view of a sign in Regensburg, Germany, showing the height of a historic century flood Stock Photo

RF2RJ3EBF–Aerial view of a sign in Regensburg, Germany, showing the height of a historic century flood

A River in Flood near Towyn. Merionethshire (1913) Stock Photo

RF2HJTYWT–A River in Flood near Towyn. Merionethshire (1913)

The Mail Coach in a Flood, 1827, Rosenbourg (English, 19th century), after Robert Pollard (English, 1755-1838), England, Aquatint, heightened with watercolor, on paper Stock Photo

RM2A2KC05–The Mail Coach in a Flood, 1827, Rosenbourg (English, 19th century), after Robert Pollard (English, 1755-1838), England, Aquatint, heightened with watercolor, on paper

Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Fischbeck, helicopter of the Bundeswehr lands, dyke break at Fischbeck, century flood in 2013, Germany. Stock Photo

RM2B4J8A5–Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Fischbeck, helicopter of the Bundeswehr lands, dyke break at Fischbeck, century flood in 2013, Germany.

An 18th century work depicting the St. Elizabeth's flood in the Netherlands in November 1421 when a storm caused dykes to break in several places. The flood remains one of the most serious Europe has ever seen. After a print by Simon Fokke. Stock Photo

RM2RJB76F–An 18th century work depicting the St. Elizabeth's flood in the Netherlands in November 1421 when a storm caused dykes to break in several places. The flood remains one of the most serious Europe has ever seen. After a print by Simon Fokke.

The Flood Tablet. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMW7E7JH–The Flood Tablet. Artist: Unknown

The Great Flood of 1913 was Ohios greatest weather disaster of the early 20th century. Photo shows flooded warehouses Elm St., looking north, Cincinnati, Ohio. A cropped head of a woman is in lower right (BSLOC 2017 17 94) Stock Photo

RMKWDJX6–The Great Flood of 1913 was Ohios greatest weather disaster of the early 20th century. Photo shows flooded warehouses Elm St., looking north, Cincinnati, Ohio. A cropped head of a woman is in lower right (BSLOC 2017 17 94)

RM2HN382J–Flood damage in the Eifel. Painted facade with thanks and messages of courage. Reconstruction after cleanup

18th Century book titled 'The Earth Generated and Anatomized' by William Hobbs. Stock Photo

RM2A5YYJX–18th Century book titled 'The Earth Generated and Anatomized' by William Hobbs.

RM2H8839M–Vienna, Austria. June 5th, 2013. Flood in Vienna. On the night of June 5 to 6, 2013, the Danube in Vienna reached a maximum level of 8.09 meters at the Korneuburg gauge.

19th century French woodcut showing the Ark of Noah and the Great biblical flood Stock Photo

RMMR4HX2–19th century French woodcut showing the Ark of Noah and the Great biblical flood

Explosion of the Flood Rock in the East River, New York, United States of America. On October 10, 1885, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) carried out the explosion. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885 Stock Photo

RM2HD3X1R–Explosion of the Flood Rock in the East River, New York, United States of America. On October 10, 1885, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) carried out the explosion. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885

Senate Square in St. Petersburg during the flood of November 7, 1824. Engraving of the 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2BG7MB0–Senate Square in St. Petersburg during the flood of November 7, 1824. Engraving of the 19th century.

AJAXNETPHOTO. 1890 (APPROX). ENGLAND. - NOAH'S ARK - LATE 19TH CENTURY STEEL ENGRAVING OF ANIMALS ENTERING NOAH'S ARK TWO BY TWO ON MOUNT ARARAT IN AN ENDEAVOUR TO ESCAPE THE GREAT FLOOD. PHOTOGRAPHER:UNKNOWN © DIGITAL IMAGE COPYRIGHT AJAX VINTAGE PICTURE LIBRARY SOURCE: AJAX VINTAGE PICTURE LIBRARY COLLECTION REF:()AVL SHH ARK ENGR 1890 Stock Photo

RMWWE9YE–AJAXNETPHOTO. 1890 (APPROX). ENGLAND. - NOAH'S ARK - LATE 19TH CENTURY STEEL ENGRAVING OF ANIMALS ENTERING NOAH'S ARK TWO BY TWO ON MOUNT ARARAT IN AN ENDEAVOUR TO ESCAPE THE GREAT FLOOD. PHOTOGRAPHER:UNKNOWN © DIGITAL IMAGE COPYRIGHT AJAX VINTAGE PICTURE LIBRARY SOURCE: AJAX VINTAGE PICTURE LIBRARY COLLECTION REF:()AVL SHH ARK ENGR 1890

Vintage photograph of Riverside Hotel in Uniontown, Kentucky. Ohio River flood of 1898 Stock Photo

RF2Y7R8HW–Vintage photograph of Riverside Hotel in Uniontown, Kentucky. Ohio River flood of 1898

RM2BDY8CX–Fairbanks Flood, Alaska, 1967

Alfred Sisley (1839-1899). English impressionist painter. Ferry To The Ile-de-la Loge, Flood, 1872. Oil on canvas. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen, Denmark. Stock Photo

RM2H5W377–Alfred Sisley (1839-1899). English impressionist painter. Ferry To The Ile-de-la Loge, Flood, 1872. Oil on canvas. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen, Denmark.

[ 1910s Japan - Great Kanto Flood, Tokyo ] — People displaced by the flooding of August 1910 (Meiji 43), now known as the Great Kanto Flood (関東大水害, Kanto Dai Suigai) are taking shelter at Kokugikan Sumo Hall in Tokyo. The hall had just been opened the previous year. The flood, caused by a storm, submerged more than 201 square kilometers and over 170,000 dwellings and buildings. There were 1,349 dead or missing. It was Tokyo’s third worst flood disaster of the 20th century. 20th century vintage postcard. Stock Photo

RM2BKNYFM–[ 1910s Japan - Great Kanto Flood, Tokyo ] — People displaced by the flooding of August 1910 (Meiji 43), now known as the Great Kanto Flood (関東大水害, Kanto Dai Suigai) are taking shelter at Kokugikan Sumo Hall in Tokyo. The hall had just been opened the previous year. The flood, caused by a storm, submerged more than 201 square kilometers and over 170,000 dwellings and buildings. There were 1,349 dead or missing. It was Tokyo’s third worst flood disaster of the 20th century. 20th century vintage postcard.

Vintage 19th century photograph: J.C. Flood residence, Menlo Park, California. Stock Photo

RM2K64FXM–Vintage 19th century photograph: J.C. Flood residence, Menlo Park, California.

Alfred Sisley L'inondation à Port-Marly - Flood at Port Marly 1876 XIX th century French school Orsay Museum - Paris Stock Photo

RMD95ET4–Alfred Sisley L'inondation à Port-Marly - Flood at Port Marly 1876 XIX th century French school Orsay Museum - Paris

Turkey: Nūḥ (Arabic: نوح), or Noah in his ark as represented in a Turkish miniature painting, 18th-19th century. Nūḥ (Arabic: نوح), or Noah in English, is a prophet of Islam. Nuh was sent to his people as a messenger, to rid them of idolatory. Those who disbelieved in him were punished by a great flood, while Nuh was inspired to build an ark to escape the flood with the believers. According to a hadith, Nuh was born 1056 years after Adam. Noah (or Noe, Noach) was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the tenth and last of the antediluvian Patriarchs. Stock Photo

RM2B01DWA–Turkey: Nūḥ (Arabic: نوح), or Noah in his ark as represented in a Turkish miniature painting, 18th-19th century. Nūḥ (Arabic: نوح), or Noah in English, is a prophet of Islam. Nuh was sent to his people as a messenger, to rid them of idolatory. Those who disbelieved in him were punished by a great flood, while Nuh was inspired to build an ark to escape the flood with the believers. According to a hadith, Nuh was born 1056 years after Adam. Noah (or Noe, Noach) was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the tenth and last of the antediluvian Patriarchs.

Artist: Gustave Doré, French, 1832–1883, Illustration (A Flood), 19th century, Lithograph, stone: 20.3 × 29.4 cm (8 × 11 9/16 in.), French, 19th century, Works on Paper - Prints Stock Photo

RM2DT6R5P–Artist: Gustave Doré, French, 1832–1883, Illustration (A Flood), 19th century, Lithograph, stone: 20.3 × 29.4 cm (8 × 11 9/16 in.), French, 19th century, Works on Paper - Prints

Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Fischbeck, flooded country road, dyke break at Fischbeck, century flood 2013, Germany. Stock Photo

RM2B4J160–Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Fischbeck, flooded country road, dyke break at Fischbeck, century flood 2013, Germany.

The Paris flood of 1658 when the river Seine rose by 8.62 metres over 10 days. After a work by Dutch illustrator Caspar Luyken, 1672 - 1708. Stock Photo

RM2C49FPF–The Paris flood of 1658 when the river Seine rose by 8.62 metres over 10 days. After a work by Dutch illustrator Caspar Luyken, 1672 - 1708.

Wine Village of Mayschoss before the flood 2021,Ahrtal,Rhineland-Palatinate,Germany Stock Photo

RF2KPBW06–Wine Village of Mayschoss before the flood 2021,Ahrtal,Rhineland-Palatinate,Germany

Piles of debris in a residential street in Dayton Ohio in 1913. Levees containing the Great Miami River failed during the Great Flood of 1913, Ohios largest weather disaster of the early 20th century (BSLOC 2017 17 98) Stock Photo

RMKWDJXB–Piles of debris in a residential street in Dayton Ohio in 1913. Levees containing the Great Miami River failed during the Great Flood of 1913, Ohios largest weather disaster of the early 20th century (BSLOC 2017 17 98)

RM2HN382K–Flood damage in the Eifel. Painted facade with thanks and messages of courage. Reconstruction after cleanup

The Suspension Bridge over the River St. John; N.B.; visited by the Prince of Wales on the 7th of August; with a view of the city of St. John. From a photograph by C. Flood. Stock Photo

RMP68XMA–The Suspension Bridge over the River St. John; N.B.; visited by the Prince of Wales on the 7th of August; with a view of the city of St. John. From a photograph by C. Flood.

RM2H88389–Vienna, Austria. June 5th, 2013. Flood in Vienna. On the night of June 5 to 6, 2013, the Danube in Vienna reached a maximum level of 8.09 meters at the Korneuburg gauge.

Cuneiform tablet with Gilgamesh Flood Epic. Babylonian, c17th century BC. Southern Iraq. British Museum Stock Photo

RMD969B7–Cuneiform tablet with Gilgamesh Flood Epic. Babylonian, c17th century BC. Southern Iraq. British Museum

The Mississippi River floods in 1890. Greenville, Mississippi. United States of America. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1890 Stock Photo

RM2C9GNXH–The Mississippi River floods in 1890. Greenville, Mississippi. United States of America. Old XIX century engraved illustration from La Ilustracion Española y Americana 1890

Noah's ark. The flood. Mural : XIIth to XVIth century. Church of Moutiers. Stock Photo

RME8JH1J–Noah's ark. The flood. Mural : XIIth to XVIth century. Church of Moutiers.

RMKWDMHD–An elderly couple is evacuated from their Dayton home in a small wood boat in March 1913. During the Great Flood of 1913 was Ohios largest weather disaster of the early 20th century (BSLOC 2017 17 97)

The London flood of 1928. A scene showing damage caused when the Westminster Embankment gave way. Stock Photo

RMCN0EEK–The London flood of 1928. A scene showing damage caused when the Westminster Embankment gave way.

RM2BDY8C5–Fairbanks Flood, Alaska, 1967

Like an island is the awashed part of Hitzacker, Germany, Sunday, 09 April 2006. The Old Town of Hitzacker is totally awashed. The tide gauge is with 7.63 metres 13 centimetres higher than during the so-called century flood in 2002. Photo: Holger Hollemann Stock Photo

RMD3NDED–Like an island is the awashed part of Hitzacker, Germany, Sunday, 09 April 2006. The Old Town of Hitzacker is totally awashed. The tide gauge is with 7.63 metres 13 centimetres higher than during the so-called century flood in 2002. Photo: Holger Hollemann

RM2BKT429–[ 1910s Japan - Great Kanto Flood, Tokyo ] — People displaced by the flooding of August 1910 (Meiji 43), now known as the Great Kanto Flood (関東大水害, Kanto Dai Suigai) are taking shelter at Kokugikan Sumo Hall in Tokyo. The hall had just been opened the previous year. The flood, caused by a storm, submerged more than 201 square kilometers and over 170,000 dwellings and buildings. There were 1,349 dead or missing. It was Tokyo’s third worst flood disaster of the 20th century. 20th century vintage postcard.

Regensburg, Germany. 03rd June, 2024. Banners with the words 'Climate catastrophe' and 'Full century flood' are displayed on the Stone Bridge. For days, helpers in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg have been battling the flood and its consequences. Credit: Armin Weigel/dpa/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2X9YM3P–Regensburg, Germany. 03rd June, 2024. Banners with the words 'Climate catastrophe' and 'Full century flood' are displayed on the Stone Bridge. For days, helpers in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg have been battling the flood and its consequences. Credit: Armin Weigel/dpa/Alamy Live News

Engraving of the Otira Gorge in flood, West Coast, New Zealand. Stock Photo

RMW107G9–Engraving of the Otira Gorge in flood, West Coast, New Zealand.

Master of St Elizabeth Panels, 15th century. The Saint Elizabeth's Day Flood, c. 1490-1495. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland. Stock Photo

RMDYNY7R–Master of St Elizabeth Panels, 15th century. The Saint Elizabeth's Day Flood, c. 1490-1495. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland.

Serpents Protect Parshva from the Flood, from the Kalpa-sutra, c. 1500. Western India, Gujarat, late 15th-early 16th century. Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper; overall: 12.5 x 25.7 cm (4 15/16 x 10 1/8 in Stock Photo

RMRY2WB2–Serpents Protect Parshva from the Flood, from the Kalpa-sutra, c. 1500. Western India, Gujarat, late 15th-early 16th century. Opaque watercolor, ink and gold on paper; overall: 12.5 x 25.7 cm (4 15/16 x 10 1/8 in

Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Jerichow, in the cockpit of a Bundeswehr helicopter, Jerichiw with church towers, dyke break at Fischbeck, century flood 2013, Germany. Stock Photo

RM2B4J8AY–Germany, Saxony-Anhalt, Jerichow, in the cockpit of a Bundeswehr helicopter, Jerichiw with church towers, dyke break at Fischbeck, century flood 2013, Germany.

Series Flood of the century at Whitsun, 23 May 1999 Herrsching, Ammersee, the Kurparkschlößchen became a romantic water castle. [automated translation] Stock Photo

RM2FNF61N–Series Flood of the century at Whitsun, 23 May 1999 Herrsching, Ammersee, the Kurparkschlößchen became a romantic water castle. [automated translation]

stream, flood, catastrophe, climate, century, climate change, river, water, Stock Photo

RFJA3846–stream, flood, catastrophe, climate, century, climate change, river, water,

Ruins of Cambria Iron Mills after the Johnstown Flood of May 31, 1889. The companys many facilities, extending some 12 miles along the Conemaugh River Valley, and was a major 19th-century industrial producer of iron and steel (BSLOC 2017 17 72) Stock Photo

RMKWDJW0–Ruins of Cambria Iron Mills after the Johnstown Flood of May 31, 1889. The companys many facilities, extending some 12 miles along the Conemaugh River Valley, and was a major 19th-century industrial producer of iron and steel (BSLOC 2017 17 72)

Flood damage in Ahrtal and Eifel. Reconstruction after cleanup. Zerstörte Ahrtalbahn-und Fussgängerbrücke Mayschoss, Germany Stock Photo

RF2HN385B–Flood damage in Ahrtal and Eifel. Reconstruction after cleanup. Zerstörte Ahrtalbahn-und Fussgängerbrücke Mayschoss, Germany

Painting titled 'Flood Waters' by Claude Monet (1840-1926) French Impressionist painter. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2A603T0–Painting titled 'Flood Waters' by Claude Monet (1840-1926) French Impressionist painter. Dated 19th Century

RM2H8838K–Vienna, Austria. June 5th, 2013. Flood in Vienna. On the night of June 5 to 6, 2013, the Danube in Vienna reached a maximum level of 8.09 meters at the Korneuburg gauge

Painting depicting Saint Elizabeth's Day Flood painted by Master of the Saint Elizabeth Panels. Dated 15th Century Stock Photo

RMEC86BM–Painting depicting Saint Elizabeth's Day Flood painted by Master of the Saint Elizabeth Panels. Dated 15th Century

RM2H9FYKD–Explosion of the Flood Rock in the East River, New York, United States of America. On October 10, 1885, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) carried out the explosion. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885

RME8JH1H–Noah's ark. The Flood. Mural : XIIth to XVIth century. Church of Moutiers.

RMKWDMH9–The Great Flood of 1913 was Ohios greatest weather disaster of the early 20th century. Photo shows flooded warehouses Elm St., looking north, Cincinnati, Ohio. A cropped head of a woman is in lower right (BSLOC 2017 17 94)

The Louth flood of 1920 or Louth 'cloud-burst' was the severe flash flooding in the Lincolnshire market town of Louth which occurred on 29 May 1920, resulting in 23 fatalities in 20 minutes. It has been described as one of the most significant flood disasters in Britain and Ireland during the 20th century. Stock Photo

RM2RG9PDF–The Louth flood of 1920 or Louth 'cloud-burst' was the severe flash flooding in the Lincolnshire market town of Louth which occurred on 29 May 1920, resulting in 23 fatalities in 20 minutes. It has been described as one of the most significant flood disasters in Britain and Ireland during the 20th century.

Noah's Ark, The Great Flood, 1709 Stock Photo

RMT8055T–Noah's Ark, The Great Flood, 1709

Like an island seems the awashed part of Hitzacker, Germany, Sunday, 09 April 2006. The Old Town of Hitzacker is totally awashed. The tide gauge is with 7.63 metres 13 centimetres higher than during the so-called century flood in 2002. Photo: Holger Hollemann Stock Photo

RMD3NDEB–Like an island seems the awashed part of Hitzacker, Germany, Sunday, 09 April 2006. The Old Town of Hitzacker is totally awashed. The tide gauge is with 7.63 metres 13 centimetres higher than during the so-called century flood in 2002. Photo: Holger Hollemann

A Nilometer in 19th century Egypt Stock Photo

RMKH32XB–A Nilometer in 19th century Egypt

Byzantium/Turkey: Noah, the ark and the Great Flood as represented in miniature 7 from the Constantine Manasses Chronicle, 14th century. Noah (or Noe, Noach) was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the tenth and last of the antediluvian Patriarchs. The biblical story of Noah is contained in chapters 6-9 of the book of Genesis, where he saves his family and representatives of all animals from the flood by constructing an ark. He is also mentioned as the 'first husbandman' and in the story of the Curse of Ham. Noah is the subject of much elaboration in later Abrahamic traditions. Stock Photo

RM2B01DWF–Byzantium/Turkey: Noah, the ark and the Great Flood as represented in miniature 7 from the Constantine Manasses Chronicle, 14th century. Noah (or Noe, Noach) was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the tenth and last of the antediluvian Patriarchs. The biblical story of Noah is contained in chapters 6-9 of the book of Genesis, where he saves his family and representatives of all animals from the flood by constructing an ark. He is also mentioned as the 'first husbandman' and in the story of the Curse of Ham. Noah is the subject of much elaboration in later Abrahamic traditions.

The St Elizabeth's Day Flood. Master of the St Elizabeth Panels (active c. 1490-95). (Dordrecht ?). Oil on panel. Depiction of the dike breach disaste Stock Photo

RM2JCT762–The St Elizabeth's Day Flood. Master of the St Elizabeth Panels (active c. 1490-95). (Dordrecht ?). Oil on panel. Depiction of the dike breach disaste

RMDYNY8A–Master of St Elizabeth Panels, 15th century. The Saint Elizabeth's Day Flood, c. 1490-1495. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland.

Cuneiform tablet: Atra-hasis, Babylonian flood myth, Babylonian or Achaemenid, Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid, Date ca. 7th–6th century B.C., Mesopotamia, Babylonian or Achaemenid, Clay, 2.5 x 2.25 x 1 in. (6.35 x 5.72 x 2.54 cm), Clay-Tablets-Inscribed Stock Photo

RM2B0KN6Y–Cuneiform tablet: Atra-hasis, Babylonian flood myth, Babylonian or Achaemenid, Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid, Date ca. 7th–6th century B.C., Mesopotamia, Babylonian or Achaemenid, Clay, 2.5 x 2.25 x 1 in. (6.35 x 5.72 x 2.54 cm), Clay-Tablets-Inscribed

The Nilometer, Island of Rhoda, Egypt in the 19th century. A Nilometer was a structure for measuring the Nile River's clarity and water level during the annual flood season. Stock Photo

RMDJ44FW–The Nilometer, Island of Rhoda, Egypt in the 19th century. A Nilometer was a structure for measuring the Nile River's clarity and water level during the annual flood season.

The Gypsy 's Life is a Joyous Life Title page of 19th century song by Edwin Flood. English / gypsy encampment in 19th century. Stock Photo

RMK0R7T9–The Gypsy 's Life is a Joyous Life Title page of 19th century song by Edwin Flood. English / gypsy encampment in 19th century.

Ruhr flood near MŸlheim-Menden, flooded floodplain, flood on the Ruhr, after long heavy rains the river came out of its bed and flooded the countrysid Stock Photo

RM2G8ACE4–Ruhr flood near MŸlheim-Menden, flooded floodplain, flood on the Ruhr, after long heavy rains the river came out of its bed and flooded the countrysid

Ludlow Street in downtown Dayton, Ohio, looking north during The Great Flood of 1913. Dayton was totally devastated, being inundated for three days in late March in was Ohios largest weather disaster of the early 20th century (BSLOC 2017 17 96) Stock Photo

RMKWDJX8–Ludlow Street in downtown Dayton, Ohio, looking north during The Great Flood of 1913. Dayton was totally devastated, being inundated for three days in late March in was Ohios largest weather disaster of the early 20th century (BSLOC 2017 17 96)

RF2HN3853–Flood damage in Ahrtal and Eifel. Reconstruction after cleanup. Zerstörte Ahrtalbahn-und Fussgängerbrücke Mayschoss, Germany

The Deluge or Flood: Noah builds an altar and makes a burnt offering in thanks for the receding of the waters and the preservation of the Ark and its occupants. 'Bible': Genesis. Mid-19th century chromolithograph. Stock Photo

RMHTMJ2P–The Deluge or Flood: Noah builds an altar and makes a burnt offering in thanks for the receding of the waters and the preservation of the Ark and its occupants. 'Bible': Genesis. Mid-19th century chromolithograph.

RM2H883B8–Vienna, Austria. June 5th, 2013. Flood in Vienna. On the night of June 5 to 6, 2013, the Danube in Vienna reached a maximum level of 8.09 meters at the Korneuburg gauge

RMG1CX3H–Painting titled 'Flood Waters' by Claude Monet (1840-1926) French Impressionist painter. Dated 19th Century

RM2H9FYKE–Underground gallery opened to prepare for the explosion of the Flood Rock in the East River, New York, United States of America. On October 10, 1885, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) carried out the explosion. Old 19th century engraved illustration from La Nature 1885

Europe, Germany, Lower Saxony, Hanseatic Town of Stade, Old Town, 18th century alarm guns at the Schwedenspeicher (warehouse), flood alert, Stock Photo

RMMA3FRC–Europe, Germany, Lower Saxony, Hanseatic Town of Stade, Old Town, 18th century alarm guns at the Schwedenspeicher (warehouse), flood alert,

RMKWDMHE–Piles of debris in a residential street in Dayton Ohio in 1913. Levees containing the Great Miami River failed during the Great Flood of 1913, Ohios largest weather disaster of the early 20th century (BSLOC 2017 17 98)

Valley of the Conemaugh River after the great flood at Johnstown Pennsylvania 1889. Hand-colored woodcut Stock Photo

RMAE5Y28–Valley of the Conemaugh River after the great flood at Johnstown Pennsylvania 1889. Hand-colored woodcut

RM2BDY49W–Noah's Ark, 1190

Helpers pull a canoe with bags through the awashed Old Town of Hitzacker, Germany, Sunday, 9 April 2006. The flood water of the Elbe river reached a high more severe than the so-called century flood in 2002. Hundreds of helpers fill sandbags fighting the water. Photo: Kay Nietfeld Stock Photo

RMD3NDDH–Helpers pull a canoe with bags through the awashed Old Town of Hitzacker, Germany, Sunday, 9 April 2006. The flood water of the Elbe river reached a high more severe than the so-called century flood in 2002. Hundreds of helpers fill sandbags fighting the water. Photo: Kay Nietfeld

Flooding in St. Petersburg on November 7, 1824. Engraving of the 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2BG7M21–Flooding in St. Petersburg on November 7, 1824. Engraving of the 19th century.

Italy: Noah releasing the dove. Mosaic in Basilica di San Marco, Venice, 12th-13th century. Noah (or Noe, Noach) was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the tenth and last of the antediluvian Patriarchs. The biblical story of Noah is contained in chapters 6-9 of the book of Genesis, where he saves his family and representatives of all animals from the flood by constructing an ark. He is also mentioned as the 'first husbandman' and in the story of the Curse of Ham. Noah is the subject of much elaboration in later Abrahamic traditions. Noah is also mentioned several times in the Qur'an. Stock Photo

RM2B01DW8–Italy: Noah releasing the dove. Mosaic in Basilica di San Marco, Venice, 12th-13th century. Noah (or Noe, Noach) was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the tenth and last of the antediluvian Patriarchs. The biblical story of Noah is contained in chapters 6-9 of the book of Genesis, where he saves his family and representatives of all animals from the flood by constructing an ark. He is also mentioned as the 'first husbandman' and in the story of the Curse of Ham. Noah is the subject of much elaboration in later Abrahamic traditions. Noah is also mentioned several times in the Qur'an.

RM2JCT761–The St Elizabeth's Day Flood. Master of the St Elizabeth Panels (active c. 1490-95). (Dordrecht ?). Oil on panel. Depiction of the dike breach disaste

Building the Tower of Babel. According to the story, a united humanity in the generations following the Great Flood, supposedly around 700 BC, speaking a single language and migrating westward, came to the land of Shinar (or Mesopotamia) where they agree to build a city and a tower tall enough to reach heaven. God, observing their city and tower, confounds their speech so that they can no longer understand each other, and scatters them around the world. Stock Photo

RMTRNX4B–Building the Tower of Babel. According to the story, a united humanity in the generations following the Great Flood, supposedly around 700 BC, speaking a single language and migrating westward, came to the land of Shinar (or Mesopotamia) where they agree to build a city and a tower tall enough to reach heaven. God, observing their city and tower, confounds their speech so that they can no longer understand each other, and scatters them around the world.

The Flood, Melchior Lorch, Flensburg around 1527 - after 1583 Copenhagen, Rome or Hamburg, 2nd half of the 16th century, print, woodcut, two woodblocks, sheet: 32 x 49.7 cm Stock Photo

RM2T8KBT5–The Flood, Melchior Lorch, Flensburg around 1527 - after 1583 Copenhagen, Rome or Hamburg, 2nd half of the 16th century, print, woodcut, two woodblocks, sheet: 32 x 49.7 cm

Ships led by William of Orange arrive by flood water to drive off the Spanish Army in Leiden, the Netherlands, illustration 16th century Stock Photo

RF2WXT94T–Ships led by William of Orange arrive by flood water to drive off the Spanish Army in Leiden, the Netherlands, illustration 16th century

Human Flood ( Flood of striking labourers) 1895-1896, Pellizza da Volpedo (Giuseppe Pellizza)19th, Century, Italy, Italian. Stock Photo

RMR0H7JH–Human Flood ( Flood of striking labourers) 1895-1896, Pellizza da Volpedo (Giuseppe Pellizza)19th, Century, Italy, Italian.

Aerial view, Ruhr flood, flooding at Styrum waterworks, Styrum - South, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Ruhr area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, DE, Europe, b Stock Photo

RM2HGPRC8–Aerial view, Ruhr flood, flooding at Styrum waterworks, Styrum - South, Mülheim an der Ruhr, Ruhr area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, DE, Europe, b

An automobile drives through axel high water on a flooded Cleveland street, probably in 1913. The early cars were built with high clearances to navigate the rough roads of the time. The Great Flood of 1913 was Ohios largest weather disaster of the early 20th century (BSLOC 2017 17 95) Stock Photo

RMKWDJX7–An automobile drives through axel high water on a flooded Cleveland street, probably in 1913. The early cars were built with high clearances to navigate the rough roads of the time. The Great Flood of 1913 was Ohios largest weather disaster of the early 20th century (BSLOC 2017 17 95)

Flood damage in Ahrtal and Eifel. Reconstruction after cleanup Stock Photo

RF2HN3825–Flood damage in Ahrtal and Eifel. Reconstruction after cleanup

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