In late July 2016, over 150 mm of rain fell in two hours, causing floods to rip through the heart of the city. This is the second time the historical Ellicott City has been devastated by flooding in 2 years. Photo: Office of the Governor of Maryland Flood Prone Photo: Office of the Governor of Maryland Maryland Governor Larry Hogan surveys the flood damage in Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan surveys the flood damage in Ellicott City, Maryland, May 2018. I strongly urge all Marylanders to monitor the weather, heed all warnings, and avoid the affected areas.”Īs of early 28 May the flood waters had started to recede in some areas, allowing officials and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to survey the damage. The state will continue to provide all available resources to assist Howard County with their response to this extremely dangerous and ongoing situation. “The immediate focus is ensuring everyone is safe and secure. “Our administration is closely monitoring the situation and working in partnership with local officials, including Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman, to respond to this extreme weather as quickly and efficiently as possible,” Governor Hogan said. Meanwhile the Patapsco River near Elkridge reached a record high of 24.36 feet, well above Major Flood Stage of 21 feet. The rainfall caused the Patapsco River near Catonsville to rise to 27.03 feet, 2 feet above Moderate Flood Stage.

Governor Hogan declared a State of Emergency in response to heavy rain and severe flooding in Ellicott City, and areas across the state including Baltimore County, where Catonsville recorded 263.65 mm (10.38 inches) of rain in 15 hours. So far there have been no reports of fatalities. Officials opened three shelters to house those forced to evacuate their homes, including some who evacuated after a gas leak was reported. The department said that multiple rescues were carried out, and requested that people stay away from the the city to allow access to the hundreds of rescuers working in the area. The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services said there were reports of building collapses and in some areas water was above the first floor of buildings. “Less than two years ago, the citizens of Howard County and Ellicott City went through a horrific ordeal, and sadly, they are facing a similar emergency today,” said Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. Hudson Branch, a stream that runs through and under the city, jumped from 253.5 feet to 261.06 feet in the space of a few hours.

The streets of Ellicott were once again turned to raging rivers after 201 mm (7.92 inches) of rain fell in 15 hours during Sunday, 27 May. The city of Ellicott, Maryland, has been devastated by flash floods for the second time in 2 years. The video was filmed on the afternoon of 28 May. Meanwhile the police department have also released a video of the destruction caused by the flooding in Ellicott City. On 29 May Howard County Police confirmed that the body of Eddison Alexander Hermond, 39, who went missing during the Ellicott City flood, was found by searchers today in the Patapsco River, just across the Baltimore County line.

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