basement flooding St. Louis 2

https://wiki-fusion.win/index.php/Understanding_Basement_Water_Causes_and_What_You_Can_Do_About_Them

When the heavy rains hit St. Louis, my basement turns into a small swimming pool. Last summer, I had to wade through murky water just to rescue my holiday decorations. It's a nightmare trying to keep the sump pump running, and the smell of dampness lingers for weeks. My neighbor lost his furnace and water heater to a sudden flood, and now we're all on edge every time the sky darkens.