Climbing over rising waters on pavement
I must step over constantly moving streams of water that are creeping up from the gutters onto the sidewalk.
Rising water dreams.
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Seeing water rise into a street, room, or landscape.
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73–96 of 206 scenesWater creeping under the exterior foundations
The water is not high, but it is visibly seeping beneath the main perimeter foundation walls of the structure.
Sudden realization water is already high
Suddenly realizing the street water is deeper than expected when walking across the main thoroughfare.
Navigating shallow edges with great care
Walking cautiously along the submerged boundary between pavement and grass as water levels creep upwards.
Water invading the personal workspace area
Watching the water seep into the area where daily work tasks are organized and stored for the day.
Observing distant water impact on others
Watching houses across the street begin to seriously struggle with encroaching high water levels.
The difficulty of a slow crossing
Moving very slowly across a flooded intersection, each step requiring careful planning to avoid submerged hazards.
Unexpected calm amidst the rising tide
Standing still as the water slowly rises around the building, feeling an odd sense of peace instead of panic.
Reluctance to leave the safe zone
Hesitating to move off a high piece of furniture even though the surrounding water level is clearly rising steadily.
Needing a specific dry item quickly
Frantically searching for a single, important sealed item while the living room floor fills rapidly with water.
Water rising near cherished personal possessions
Watching the water creep toward a display of non-essential, emotionally valued items inside the home.
A momentary break in the advancing flow
Finding a small patch of street surface temporarily free from the floodwaters during a brief lull in the current.
Decision to abandon a lower level entirely
Making the definitive choice to seal off and leave an entire lowest floor of a structure due to water intrusion.
The struggle to maintain a steady ascent
Working hard to ascend a slope while the surrounding terrain is quickly being enveloped by the rising water.
Climbing toward higher ground outdoors
The need to ascend is present, forcing movement toward a distant, visibly elevated section of the landscape.
Attempting to communicate over flowing water
A person tries shouting a necessary instruction to another person standing waist deep in the moving water.
Realizing the water has entered the lowest room
A clear boundary line is breached as the water silently seeps under the door into the foundational room of the residence.
Observing a vehicle struggling through deep water
A familiar car moves at a snail's pace through the flooded street, making loud sputtering sounds as the water crests its tires.
Seeing the water distorting distant landmarks
The floodwaters reflect the surrounding environment with such distortion that familiar landmarks appear warped and unrecognizable.
Watching distant boats navigate the submerged area
From a safe perch, one watches small watercraft successfully traversing the vast expanse of the flooded street below.
Attempting to redirect a small tributary flow
Focused energy is spent on maneuvering a small, localized stream of water away from the immediate threat inside the home.
Water filling a normally private gathering space
A large, open room intended for gatherings slowly accumulates water, transforming its function under the rising levels.
Finding a narrow, temporary safe perch
The search for elevation yields a very small, precarious spot that offers a brief respite from the advancing water.
Trying to secure fragile items on upper level
A careful attempt is made to elevate delicate household objects above the steadily creeping water line within the dwelling.
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