2016 Maryland flood

2016 Maryland flood

Flood damage along Main Street in Ellicott City on August 10
Date July 30, 2016
Location Maryland, United States
Deaths 2[1]
Property damage 25+ buildings[2]

The 2016 Maryland flood was a natural disaster in the United States that took place on July 30, 2016.[3] The flooding, which occurred in the Baltimore area, affected low-lying areas of the Patapsco and Jones Falls valleys.[4] The storm caused significant damage to the historic downtown area of Ellicott City, Maryland.[5]

Flood event

Governor Larry Hogan in Ellicott City shortly after the flood

On the evening of July 30, a severe thunderstorm moved into the area of Ellicott City where it dumped an estimated 6 inches (15 cm) of rain in two hours. The flash flood that resulted inflicted severe damage to the area primarily on Main Street.[6] Many homes, businesses, sidewalks, and landmarks were damaged by the flooding, with the city's landmark clock being one of those impacted.[7] A state of emergency was declared by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and at least two people were confirmed to have died.[8][9] Main Street remained closed for more than two months as businesses and residents cleaned up from the floods and began repairing damaged buildings and sidewalks. It reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Oct. 6, 2016.

Victims

The flood took the lives of Jessica Watsula, 35, and Joseph A. Blevins, 38.[10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2 dead, emergency declared after historic Ellicott City ravaged by flash flood". Baltimore Sun. 2016-07-28. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
  2. ↑ Visser, Steve. "Maryland flooding leaves 2 dead in Ellicott City". CNN.com. Retrieved 2016-08-03.
  3. ↑ "2 Maryland Flood Victims Identified; 'Total Devastation' in Ellicott City". Weather.com. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
  4. ↑ "'It's got its beauty and it's got its beast' business owners lament of flood-prone Jones Falls Valley - Baltimore Business Journal". Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  5. ↑ "Flash flood kills 2, devastates Maryland city's historic downtown". Usatoday.com. 2016-01-08. Retrieved 2016-08-01.
  6. ↑ Britto, Brittany. "Heavy rains cause flash flooding across Baltimore region, stranding drivers and knocking out power to thousands". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  7. ↑ "Flooding In Historic Ellicott City July 30 2016 Takes Out The Clock". Retrieved 1 August 2016.
  8. ↑ Wiggins, Ovetta; Hui, Mary; Cox, John Woodrow. "'We thought we were gone': At least 2 dead after severe flash flood in Ellicott City, Md.". Washington Post. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  9. ↑ Rector, Kevin. "2 dead, emergency declared after historic Ellicott City ravaged by flash flood". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  10. ↑ "2 Maryland Flood Victims Identified; 'Total Devastation' in Ellicott City".
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