An overflowing; an inundation or flood, especially when the water is charged with much suspended material.
(Source: BJGEO)
covered with water; "the main deck was afloat (or awash)"; "the monsoon left the whole place awash"; "a flooded bathroom"; "inundated farmlands"; "an overflowing tub"
overfull with water; "swollen rivers and creeks"
the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity