Rising temperatures are raising concerns for homeowners about basement flooding.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Nature has done a remarkable job in melting all the snow we acquired throughout winter. The 30 inches of snow we had on the ground at the beginning of April has all but melted away, leaving just a trace — officially — at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
But issues arise when the ground is not permeable due to already being saturated with water. This happens when temperatures aren’t cold enough to freeze a deep layer of the ground before the first significant snowfall, which provides insulation that prevents the ground from freezing freeze farther down.
Matt Schumaker with Mountain Mechanical says homeowners who see seasonal water incursions can install a sump pump to remove Water tables can change over time due to a number of factors, so even homes without prior flooding issues can be susceptible.
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