"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Water leaks and pooling in your basement can, unfortunately, happen for a number of reasons. Common ...

Groundwater can build pressure around a foundation and find its way inside through hairline cracks, floor joints or porous ...

Almost every community in the Chicago area is at risk of flooding, and powerful storms are expected to increase. Here's what ...

According to insurance industry research, an average of 14,000 people per day experience a water emergency — like basement flooding — in their home or business and 98% of basements will suffer water ...

Basement water that starts with a clogged gutter or a sloping yard can quickly turn into a five‑figure problem once flooring, drywall, and electrical systems are involved. When poor drainage sends ...

As flood stages rise across the region, Xcel Engery is urging customers to be careful when dealing with flooding inside their homes. If you believe your home is at risk of flooding, they want you to ...

Janesville residents David Andrews is still recovering from the floods of April 17 — the day that a river of floodwater ...

Some southeast Wisconsin residents may be waking up to flooded basements for the second time in less than a year, after heavy rain and thunderstorms again battered Milwaukee on Wednesday, April 15. If ...

Lake Ontario's rising water levels are causing basements to flood in Greece, and fire officials are warning neighbors about safety risks.

The basement of the Mechanics Bank was flooded after a four-inch water line was broken during the Main Street improvement ...