Fatal Flooding in Ellicott City | Patch PM

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Ellicott City Flood: Rescue Crews Searching Buildings Monday, Two Dead

Cleanup Monday from a fatal flood in Ellicott City will included rescuers and local authorities going through downtown buildings, as crews work to clear streets and sidewalks that saw dramatic water rescues Saturday night. Two people died in the flood waters.

On the shores of the Patapsco River, trucks will be pulling 20 vehicles from the water after towing away more than 180 vehicles across the downtown district Sunday.>>> Read more.

Photo from Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman

Scenes from Deadly Floods: Human Chain, Floating Cars, Road Collapse

Floating vehicles, a dramatic rescue and swallowed-up sidewalks were broadcast on social media Saturday in Ellicott City, where more than 6 inches of rain fell in a matter of hours.

"It looks like a movie disaster scene," Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford said. The lieutenant governor, who lives in Columbia, toured the area with other government officials as Howard County declared a state of emergency before midnight. >>> Read more.

After Flood, Demand Spikes at Howard County Food Bank

• The food bank in Columbia is experiencing 'heavy demand' for certain items after floods ravaged Ellicott City, organizers say.

Ellicott City Flood Damage by the Numbers

• Howard County officials gave updates on number of fatalities, buildings damaged and other info regarding Main Street's status.

Police Identify 2 People Killed in Ellicott City Flood

• A Pennsylvania woman and a Baltimore County man died after being swept up, separately, in the floodwaters, police reported.

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