The article explores the effects of a recent flood in San Esteban de Gormaz, Soria, Spain, comparing the aftermath to scenes from dystopian fiction. It highlights the stark image of a solitary light pole submerged in floodwaters, symbolizing the tension between nature's power and human achievement. While the piece acknowledges that floods are not unprecedented, it expresses growing unease about the future amid increasing environmental challenges. As these events unfold, there is a sense of nostalgia for a time when such catastrophes were not part of daily life, and a fear that our perception of the future has shifted towards a more pessimistic outlook, similar to thoughts explored in mid-20th century literature.