An intense thunderstorm cell dumped a ton of rain in a very short period, and for the first time since living in this house the basement flooded.
Flooded sounds major, it wasn’t THAT bad in the scheme of things… Water came up through the drains bringing soil and leaves, soaking half the carpet.
After frantic searching we decided the best course of action was to get the tools necessary to tackle things pronto to prevent worse outcomes. Shop vac and air mover aquired, we pulled up the carpet and began a multi-day task to dry things out.
We’re also starting to think finished concrete floors with area rugs might be a better option in the long term.