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Residents gather by a bridge to look at cars left crumpled in one of the tributaries of the Patapsco River that burst its banks as it channeled through historic Main Street in Ellicott City, Md., Monday, May 28, 2018. Sunday's destructive flooding left the former mill town heartbroken as it had bounded back from another destructive storm less than two years ago. (AP Photo/David McFadden) ** FILE **

Ellicott City in Maryland to provide update on flood recovery

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New Howard officials to weigh flood plan’s future

By HOWARD R. FLETCHER - Associated Press

County approves $17 million for Ellicott City flood plan

By HOWARD R. FLETCHER - Associated Press

Residents gather by a bridge to look at cars left crumpled in one of the tributaries of the Patapsco River that burst its banks as it channeled through historic Main Street in Ellicott City, Md., Monday, May 28, 2018. Sunday's destructive flooding left the former mill town heartbroken as it had bounded back from another destructive storm less than two years ago. (AP Photo/David McFadden) ** FILE **

Officials: Swath of flood-prone Maryland town must be razed

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Hogan seeks federal disaster declaration for Maryland floods

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Iconic Ellicott City clock recovered from flood waters

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Candidates for Maryland governor debate policing, flooding

By BRIAN WITTE - Associated Press

This image made from video provided by DroneBase shows vehicles swept by floodwater near the intersection of Ellicott Mills Drive and Main Street in Ellicott City, Md., Monday, May 28, 2018. Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman said Monday morning that his priorities are finding a missing man and assessing the condition of buildings that house shops, restaurants and families. (DroneBase via AP)

The Latest: Searchers find body of missing Maryland man

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This image made from video provided by DroneBase shows vehicles swept by floodwater near the intersection of Ellicott Mills Drive and Main Street in Ellicott City, Md., Monday, May 28, 2018. Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman said Monday morning that his priorities are finding a missing man and assessing the condition of buildings that house shops, restaurants and families. (DroneBase via AP)

After pair of 1-in-1000 year floods, a town seeks safeguards

By DAVID McFADDEN and COURTNEY COLUMBUS - Associated Press

Howard County police confirmed that the body of the man who was reported missing in Ellicott City during the flood Sunday, May 27, 2018, was found in the Pataspco River over the Baltimore County line. Eddison Alexander Hermond, 39, of Severn, was last seen in the area of La Palapa near Lot D on Main Street at approximately 5:20 p.m. Sunday. His body was found on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. (Image courtesy of the Howard County Police Department)

Eddison Hermond’s body found in Patapsco River; he went missing in Ellicott City flood

By David McFadden - Associated Press

A damaged vehicle swept away by floodwaters stops by a utility pole in Ellicott City, Md., Sunday, May 27, 2018. Roaring flash floods struck the Maryland city Sunday that had been wracked by similar devastation two years ago, its main street turned into a raging river that reached the first floor of some buildings and swept away parked cars, authorities and witnesses say. (Libby Solomon/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

The Latest: Flooded business owners determined to rebuild

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Residents gather by a bridge to look at cars left crumpled in one of the tributaries of the Patapsco River that burst its banks as it channeled through historic Main Street in Ellicott City, Md., Monday, May 28, 2018. Sunday's destructive flooding left the former mill town heartbroken as it had bounded back from another destructive storm less than two years ago. (AP Photo/David McFadden)

Ellicott City, Md., devastated by flooding twice in two years by ‘once-in-1,000-year’ storms

By Laura Kelly - The Washington Times

Howard County police confirmed that the body of the man who was reported missing in Ellicott City during the flood Sunday, May 27, 2018, was found in the Pataspco River over the Baltimore County line. Eddison Alexander Hermond, 39, of Severn, was last seen in the area of La Palapa near Lot D on Main Street at approximately 5:20 p.m. Sunday. His body was found on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. (Image courtesy of the Howard County Police Department)

Eddison Hermond ID’d as missing man in Ellicott City, Maryland, flooding; police seek public’s help

By Laura Kelly - The Washington Times

Water rushes through Main Street in Ellicott City, Md., Sunday, May 27, 2018. Flash flooding and water rescues are being reported in Maryland as heavy rain soaks much of the state. (Libby Solomon/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

With a roar, flash flood smashes into a Maryland community

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Flash flooding covers Rogers Avenue and Main Streets in Ellicott City, Md., Sunday, May 27, 2018. Flash flooding and water rescues are being reported in Maryland as heavy rain soaks much of the state. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

The Latest: Official ‘heartbroken’ by flood devastation

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Rescue personnel walk along Main Street in Ellicott City, Md., Sunday, May 27, 2018. Roaring flash floods struck the Maryland city Sunday that had been wracked by similar devastation two years ago, its main street turned into a raging river that reached the first floor of some buildings and swept away parked cars, authorities and witnesses say. (Libby Solomon/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

Ellicott City, Maryland, deluged by flash flooding as heavy rain soaks area

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Sally Tennant, owner of Discoveries gift shop, reopened her formerly flooded Ellicott City shop in November, a feat she said would not have been possible were it not for volunteers and neighbors who pitched in to help. (Photographs by Julia Brouillette/The Washington Times)

Ellicott City business district rebounds after historic floods

By Julia Brouillette — THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Workers gather by street damage after Saturday night's flooding in Ellicott City, Md., Sunday, July 31, 2016. Historic, low-lying Ellicott City, Maryland, was ravaged by floodwaters Saturday night, killing a few people and causing devastating damage to homes and businesses, officials said. (Kevin Rector/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

Board approves $2.5M for Ellicott City flood recovery aid

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Workers gather by street damage after Saturday night's flooding in Ellicott City, Md., Sunday, July 31, 2016. Historic, low-lying Ellicott City, Maryland, was ravaged by floodwaters Saturday night, killing a few people and causing devastating damage to homes and businesses, officials said. (Kevin Rector/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

Ellicott City: Historic Maryland town faces long recovery after flooding

By Ben Nuckols - Associated Press