- Mythological event dated to 2300 - 2200 BC
- Archaeological evidence of a flood on Yellow River dated to 1920 BC
- Occurred during the reign of Emperor Yao
- Shun succeeded Emperor Yao
- Gun unsuccessfully attempted to stop the flood with dikes and dams
- Flood alleviated with canals under the guidance of Yu the the Great
- Yu the Great became emperor and established the Xia dynasty