water is coming up through floor drains in baswment- heavy rain

[Ryan Maguire]

After Toledo got about 5 inches of rain in a short period of time, my duplex started to have water come up from the drain in the basement floor, and out of the sewer drain in the basement. There’s a drain in the yard as well, and water was shooting out of there. It seems to be too much rain and water for the storm sewer to handle, and it caused a backup. No damage occurred, and we got a ton of rain and this is the only time it has happened. I also have a home warranty with first American, so to get this scoped/ fixed it should be covered. Has anyone else with an older home or in the Toledo Ohio area experienced this? If so feel free to provide advice or

Tips. Thanks!

[Jonathan Styer]

You're right, sewers cant handle it. You may be able to put a one way valve in, speak with a plumber about that. Maybe if work with your neighbors you can put some pressure on the city to improve the sewers or install sump pumps in the homes. Good luck.