Have you tried disconnecting the trunk harness?
The 10 amp "TAIL" fuse also powers the license plate lights, not just the tail and side markers. A Bad storm? Maybe you've got license plate bulbs soaking in their juices, or maybe the storm is unrelated and wires are frayed in the hinge part of the harness, that happens often on many makes and models.
If the carpet isn't wet it's not terribly likely that the storm drenched something inside the car.
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