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i thought the tornado belt in texas all had basements? i think most foundations get beat up by the ground heaving. differential swelling from the water mixing with the clay in the soil.

basement or not, even slab foundations get lifted by swelling soil. the key is to keep the water draining away.

this is a great topic.
No. A lot of older houses had "Storm Cellars" which are not part of the house.
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