But, I think it was merely a localized event, not one that "covered the whole earth.".

All the proof that the great flood actually happend is there! They even found the ark, right near where the Bible said it was left. What more do you want??? oh, and if Noah says it covered the whole earth then it coverd the whole earth.

The exact timing of the Great Flood is uncertain but there is evidence that such an occurence took place as that detailed by the famous biblical story. It is also recorded in other religious accounts; the same event none the less.

If it was localized, it was localized in many locations.

Christianity, Judaism, Native American, Babylonian and ancient Chinese all have a "flood myth" that was passed down. Those are geographically disperse places. It is not known if they all happened at the same time, but they all probably happened close to one another. Probably due to global warming.

Lets pretend, God and Noah were smart enough to not build an unnessary ark in a localized flood. That the stories around the world with the same virtual story tells of the opposite!

with actorboys decisions but he is one smart dude lol and still a brother in faith, geological evidence supports a worldwide flood and you'd have to be pretty closed minded to think that almost EVERY CULTURE ON THE PLANET has a story of this i rest my case...