As I watch the rain out of the window today and frequently hear my sump pump at work, I'm reminded that the sump pump is past it's prime. I probably should have bought one last year, so as I add it to my "to do" list, I'll keep my fingers crossed that when it gets done, it's not too late.
Hopefully this will serve as a reminder to you, too, to make sure your sump pump hasn't reached the end of it's life expectancy which is roughly 3-5 years. After that, you're pushing your luck. It's a good idea to get a battery back up as well.