Crime & Safety

Photos and Video: Flooding in Historic Ellicott City

Emergency crews evacuated Main Street before 2 p.m.

Massive flooding forced the evacuation of historic Main Street in Ellicott City Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews ordered everyone out as the Patapsco River kept rising due to heavy rains.

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