Meteorologists dismissed the 2016 carnage as a 1-in-1,000-year event. "When you have eight inches coming down, terrible things can happen." "Ellicott City was as prepared as it could be," he said. But the town rebuilt, and Kittleman said flood abatement efforts have been underway since that time. "A lot of individuals provided the same level of heroic effort, helping pull people out."Ī similar flash flood disaster two years ago killed two people, battered buildings and swept away cars. "We're thankful and not just for the first responders," he said. Gardner said many people on Main Street when the flooding occurred showed courage in the face of horror. Larry Hogan declared a statewide state of emergency and paid a visit to assess the damage. Rescue workers were out in force across the town, 13 miles west of Baltimore along the Patapsco River. Maryland Gov. Fire Chief John Butler said first responders assisted in the evacuations of about 300 people, more than two dozen of them water rescues from "a high level of danger." Gardner said 911 call systems were bombarded with about 1,100 calls that started when the flooding began at about 4 p.m. Watch Video: Witnesses describe Maryland flood chaos But his elevated two-story home made it through again. Miser, 77, said he’s watched other floods hit the area, including the 2016 disaster. “There were logs and everything just floating like I was living on a river.” Ray Miser was sitting on his porch Sunday as at least 2 feet of water began rushing past his home. “It sure was a sight,” he said. Police identified the missing man as Eddison Alexander Hermond, 39, a resident of nearby Severn and an active duty member of the Army National Guard.Ĭounty Police Chief Gary Gardner said Hermond was helping hold a door shut to keep water from entering a downtown restaurant when he went out to help a woman find her cat.Īt one point, people saw Hermond "go under the water and not surface," Gardner said. More: Ellicott City flooding prompts emergency rescues, state of emergency I will support whatever decision they make." "They are going to have to make a tough decision. Kittleman said he understands if business owners who rebuilt two years ago decide to walk away this time. View Gallery: Flash flood devastates historic Maryland town
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