I too had this problem last week which I never had in 7 years at this house. After 2 hours of trying to mop it up it just kept getting higher. My problem was(after calling a plumber) ....there was no electric to the sump pump...just needed to reset the switch!!!! I lost lots of old quilt mags and books and a few other things. Thankfully it was confined to a little area even though it was about 2-3 inches deep. Hang in there... your days will get better.....( I also had to put in a new furnace the next day!!!...not related to the flood).... Last week was so tough that yesterday I went a shopping spree.....Bought tons of Fabric....yippee!!!!!