Western Michigan is already on track for a snowy winter, which means a flood filled spring when the snow melts. As the seasons change from winter to spring the snow begins to thaw out and saturate the ground. Typically after the thaw the spring showers follow. The already saturated ground cannot retain this added water, creating a recipe for disaster for your basement. This melting season causes many Michigan basements to flood due to the water built up against foundation walls causing hydrostatic pressure.