In Venice, the crypt beneath St. Mark's Basilica was inundated for only the second time in its history. Venice has experienced some of the worst flooding in its history this week, with flood levels of over six feet submerging the city’s most revered and trafficked historical sites. A combination of rising tides and winds of more than 75 miles per hour from two different directions caused massive waves to crash into Venice. By Herb Scribner @HerbScribner Nov 13, 2019, 11:37am MST The flood damage to St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice has been put at 5 million euros. Luigi Brugnaro, the mayor of Venice, told the Associated Press that the total damage after the new water rise is projected to be at around €1 billion ($1.1 billion), including flooded houses, businesses, and historic monuments. Extensive damage has been reported in areas of Venice after severe flooding hit the Italian city this week. One man died on the barrier island of Pellestrina. The flooding in Venice marks the highest tide there in more than 50 years. Media caption Venice's canals look more like mud trenches. St. Mark’s crypt and mosaic floor have been damaged… But recent record flooding has brought Italy to tears over the damage caused to the iconic city's cultural landmarks. Low tides have left canals in Venice almost dry, just two months after severe flooding left much of the Italian city under water. Damage reported. The high-water mark hit 74 inches in Venice, flooding 85% of the city, including St. Mark's Basilica. Residents with flood-damaged homes will get up to €5,000 (£4,300; $5,500), and businesses up to €20,000 in compensation. After massive flooding through Venice's beloved St. Mark’s Basilica, it is believed that the iconic site suffered at least $5.5 million in damages from flooding that overtook the Italian city last month. Venice is underwater after a new surge of waters hit the city, ruining tourists' plans and causing extensive damaged to some of the world's most storied streets and landmarks. The lagoon city of Venice is a city of water known for canals and gondolas. Venice floods: These photos show widespread damage from the city Severe flooding in Venice has left much of the city underwater. Unlike other natural disasters, like, say, an earthquake that leaves images of collapsed bell towers and fallen walls, fresh damage from the Venice floods is so far not visible to the naked eye. Venice‘s mayor has called for the city to be declared a disaster zone after the second highest tide ever recorded left 85 per cent of it underwater.