floods and flooding

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman reported that floodwaters did not breach the Ellicott City’s channel Wednesday evening, and that Main Street was reopening.

The warning is for Carroll, Howard, northern Montgomery, southeastern Frederick and western Baltimore counties, according to the National Weather Service.

As Maryland farmers endure another round of flooding, they received word Wednesday that federal assistance will be available to make up for crops lost during heavy rains this spring. The USDA has approved a disaster declaration for 11 counties on the Eastern Shore and in Central Maryland.

The American Red Cross has opened a shelter in its Northwest Baltimore offices to accommodate residents affected by recent flooding.

Continued heavy rains Tuesday brought road closures due to downed trees, high waters and washed away roadways, with precipitation expected to continue through Wednesday.

Buckets of rain fall on Harford County over the weekend and Monday and Tuesday, with more likely on the way, according to forecasters.

In 1868, the Jones Falls overflowed, a disaster now known as Baltimore’s “Black Friday Flood.” The flood, which is illustrated above on the cover of Frank

The Baltimore region is at significant risk of flash flooding Monday, with grounds saturated and stream levels high after days of heavy rain, the National Weather Service warned.

When the river rises, so does blood pressure on Main Street in Ellicott City, but those who committed to return after the last flood in May remain committed.

After rainfall drenched portions of the state this weekend — Carroll included — precipitation is expected to continue through at least Wednesday.

Sections of Baltimore’s light rail will shut down for at least two weeks following flood damage, officials said Sunday night. 

The risk of serious flooding will increase throughout the week in the Baltimore area, as rain continues to fall on water-soaked ground.

Rescheduling Saturday night’s canceled practice at M&T Bank Stadium will be difficult because the Ravens' calendar is already booked.

The Ravens’ open practice at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday night has been cancelled because of inclement weather and heavy rain forecast for the evening, the team announced.

Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman stepped into the governor’s race politics this week when criticized democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous for his mention of the May 27 Ellicott Flood in a fundraising email.

With a 70 percent chance of precipitation, the Baltimore area could see showers and thunderstorms, flash flooding and damaging wind gusts Tuesday afternoon and evening, according to the weather service.

Ellicott City residents and shop owners came out on Monday night to testify in support of a proposed bill to place a yearlong freeze on development in the Tiber River watershed while the county looks into the causes of flooding.

Howard County officials said Monday that they will soon lift Ellicott City’s state of emergency, put in place in the aftermath of the May 27 deadly flash flood.

Howard County should not dip into water quality fund to help victims of latest flooding.

Firefighters on Monday found the post of an iconic Ellicott City clock that was lost during the town’s massive flood in May. Swept away in flood. Ellicott City's iconic clock recovered after being swept away in May flooding

The organization is gearing up to spend nearly $100,000 to build raised walkways around the boat show area.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch in effect until midnight for Carroll County, but the weekend is looking mild and dry.

Heavy rain is forecast to cross Maryland late Thursday, and could cause flash flooding north and west of Baltimore. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch across Carroll, northern Baltimore and northern Harford counties until midnight.

Frequent rain and flooding in May and June have helped mosquito populations multiply across Maryland — to three times their normal early summer numbers. The state has increased spraying to limit the public health threat and nuisance.

Baltimore City's application with FEMA is pending. Howard and Baltimore counties were approved to receive funding to assist with recovery efforts after May's floods.

The Howard County council voted unanimously on Monday night to extend the state of emergency in Ellicott City through July 30.

Maryland's representatives in Congress called on President Donald J. Trump to declare a disaster in the May flooding that devastated Ellicott City and parts of

The Federal Emergency Management Agency presented the county an award for its floodplain management program which will allow residents of the county’s unincorporated areas to get discounted flood insurance, some saving up to $400 per year.

It's been one month since Ellicott City's second deadly flood in less than two years, and the town is slowly coming back to life.

Tuck's Service Center, the first licensed, black-owned business in Carroll County, celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 1. The Jones family hopes to keep it in the family for many more.

Democrat Liz Weinstein entered the District 1 County Council race four months ago and has raised a fraction of campaign funds compared to her opponent incumbent Jon Weinstein. Following Tuesday's primary, 41 votes separate them.

Ellicott City’s historic district has long been a shopping and dining destination for many, despite the threat of periodic floods throughout its history. But after the second major flood in two years, business owners are facing the difficult question of whether to rebuild — again.

Hospitals across the country are becoming overwhelmed by volume of patients with mental and substance abuse disorders.

Hospital emergency rooms in Maryland are being overwhelmed by a big jump in patients with mental health and substance-use issues.

With rain showers forecast through the morning, the flood warning is in effect through 12:15 p.m. in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Carroll, Anne Arundel, Howard, and Harford counties.

As visitors from Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka stood in a circle Wednesday in a clothing boutique in historic Ellicott City, they looked to shop owner Tammy Beideman for advice on surviving a natural disaster.

The study, which was released earlier this month, includes recommendations for each of the 16 buildings surveyed, so that other residents can match their own property to the most similar building in the study and implement the measures as they wish.

Two weeks ago today, there was gridlock on both sides of the Susquehanna River, the likes of which has never been seen. Everyone has a horror story, or knows someone with a similar tale, of how many hours it took to make a routine trip usually measured in minutes.

Roberts Crossing, a small housing development planned southeast of Bel Air, was controversial among neighbors when introduced a year ago, and it was controversial again, with four more lots, when plans were introduced during a Development Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday morning.

The National Weather service has canceled the flood watch, but a flood warning remains in effect into this evening for portions of central and southern Maryland.

It was just over 15 years ago that the Carroll County Branch of the NAACP took over the reins of the breakfast from The Former Students and Friends of Robert Moton, an alumni organization that celebrates the accomplishments of the students that attended The Robert Moton School.

In his book “The Water Will Come,” Jeff Goodell outlines what is happening to cities along the coasts as the Earth warms, polar caps melt and our oceans rise. His presentation is not just about what will happen in years to come, but what is happening now in cities along the coasts as oceans rise.

The Baltimore Department of Public Works is ordering all utility maintenance crews to work 12-hour overtime shifts without leave beginning Friday and calling in contractors to stem three dozen water main breaks that have sprung up across the region amid sub-freezing temperatures this week.

The Chesapeake Bay Trust will pitch in $115,000 toward studying improvements desired by Towson’s Knollwood-Donnybrook Improvement Association along Herring Run, a 31-square-mile watershed with headwaters in eastern Towson.

At last November’s Small Business Saturday, Ellicott City Main Street businesses were celebrating the reopening of shops and welcoming people back to the historic district, nearly four months after the July 30, 2016 flood ravaged the area.

After last year's flood, Ellicott City merchants looking toward Small Business Saturday, which falls immediately after Thanksgiving.

Hazardous weather, high winds, flooding predicted tonight in Maryland

For properties within a few feet of sea level, the changes that will occur because of climate change in the span of a 30-year mortgage are worth thinking about very closely.

Havre de Grace tries again to control flooding from Lilly Run. Will the latest plan succeed? Past results from similar efforts say it won't.

The county is building a relief sewer to stop raw sewage flooding out of drains and into basements in Academy Heights during heavy rains.