This time our basement consisted of a family room, bathroom, media room and spare bedroom all with durable vinyl flooring. We estimate that we had around 5” of water in our basement.

We had 3 sump pumps going trying to keep up with the water with no success. Our sump pump in the pit burnt out because it could not keep up.

Because of the amount of water and how long it took for it to stop pouring into our basement, not only did we lose the flooring, doors, baseboards and drywall but also furniture.

We also rode around our neighborhood and noticed that part of 3700 block of Bliss Road was flooded.

The other problem in our area is the ditch between our backyard and the Conservation area. Every time that we have a heavy rain this ditch fills up. There is a drain in it, but only once