Ellicott City braces for more potential flooding
Grow Your Business in Maryland with digital marketing services from The W Agency WASHINGTON — It’s one eye on the sky, the other on the streams in downtown Ellicott City, where potentially heavy rain remains in the forecast over the next few days. The worst of the storms, which could bring flash flooding, are forecast for Thursday. But the potential for flooding still exists on Friday and Saturday, prompting county leaders to issue warnings and share what they’ve done to mitigate — though not eliminate — the chances for more flooding. Meanwhile, Main Street is going to be off limits this evening to everyone, including residents and business owners, because of a flash flooding concern. “We’re starting at the basics, which are the channels which is where all the receiving water goes to, to get out to the Patapsco River,” said Jim Irvin, the director of public works in Howard County. Related Gallery Photos: Massive flooding rips through historic Ellicott City Massive fl...