Flood & Tsunami Dream Meaning
Floods and huge waves stand for large changes rushing in. Clear water pouring in is read as wealth and opportunity; muddy, destructive water as an overwhelming burden.
What does it mean to dream about flood & tsunami?
The meaning changes with what happened in your dream. Find the scene closest to yours.
Clear water rushing in
Good omenA sign of big money and opportunity arriving.
Being swept away by muddy water
Bad omenYou’re overwhelmed by a situation or feelings that are hard to handle.
A tsunami approaches and you escape
NeutralAnxiety about a big coming change, but preparation gets you through.
Surviving a flood
Good omenYou have the strength to overcome a major difficulty.
The psychological view
A flood is a feeling too large to contain. Dreams like this often appear when stress or emotion reach a tipping point.
What to do next
Name the thing that feels like too much, and tackle just one piece.
Related dreams
Water
MixedWater stands for wealth, emotion and life force. Clear water points to good luck, money and peace of mind; murky or overflowing water points to emotional turmoil and worry.
Sea & Ocean
Good omenThe sea stands for a wide world, big opportunity and deep emotion. A calm sea means peace; rough waves mean upheaval in feelings and circumstances.
Earthquake
Bad omenAn earthquake stands for a shake-up of your foundations and anxiety about it: a job, relationship or plan. It can foretell a sudden change.
Dream interpretation draws on long-held Korean folk belief and psychological perspectives for reflection and entertainment. If recurring dreams or nightmares are distressing, consider talking with a professional.