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Chris G:
Since the flooding happened when it rained, it's possible that you have a crack in your foundation somewhere.  However, I think it's more likely that your family experts are correct.  Like mpm said - it's extremely important to provide channels for water to flow away from your foundation.  If you have poor drainage, the water could very well be pooling and coming up from underneath.  If that's not the problem or if there's no reasonable way to fix it, you may just have to install a sump pump for flood protection.

To answer your question - personally I would opt to get a professional's advice, especially since having that area as living space is important to you.

ChadTower:

Yeah, if it's coming from underneath, you're going to have to grade away from the house and look at where the water came from to get underneath.  In the meantime, while the floor is exposed, seal the crap out of it with Drilok floor paint.

RayB:
Well hold on there. Does the house have a sump pit?

ChadTower:

If it doesn't, it should shortly, since that's a great question.

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