1. a flood of water that covers an area that is usually dry
2. an overwhelming amount or number of something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The inundation destroyed crops and forced families to evacuate their homes.
• Heavy rains caused the inundation of the entire valley.
• The company faced an inundation of complaints after the product recall.
• The library experienced an inundation of book donations during the drive.
• Emergency crews worked to prevent the inundation of the downtown area.
• The inundation of emails made it difficult to find important messages.
• Coastal towns prepared for possible inundation during the hurricane.