Inundation /(?)/

In·un·da·tion

Inundation

n.
  1. The act of inundating, or the state of being inundated; an overflow; a flood; a rising and spreading of water over grounds.
    With inundation wide the deluge reigns, Drowns the deep valleys, and o'erspreads the plains.
    — Wilkie.
  2. An overspreading of any kind; overflowing or superfluous abundance; a flood; a great influx; as, an inundation of tourists.
    To stop the inundation of her tears.