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A basement flood usually comes from one of three places: cracks in the foundation letting in groundwater, a burst pipe or leaky water heater, or a blocked sewer backup that forces water up through the floor drain. Heavy rain saturating the soil outside can push hydrostatic pressure against your walls, making small fissures turn into steady streams. Older homes with unsealed concrete or aging plumbing are especially prone, and clogged gutters that overflow against the foundation only add to the…