An insured suffered severe water damage to the interior of the second floor of a dwelling. A heavy rain storm caused water to accumulate on a second floor deck which seeped into the interior of the structure. The homeowners insurer has denied coverage based on the exclusion for "surface water." The insured is arguing that "surface water" refers to the accumulation of water on the ground, not 12 feet above it. Who's right?
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