Historic, low-lying Ellicott City was ravaged by floodwaters Saturday night, killing at least one person and causing devastating damage to businesses, officials in Maryland said. Ellicott City was established in 1772 along the Patapsco, and many 18th- and 19th-century buildings were still intact before Saturday's floods. Videos posted on social media showed floodwaters rushing down the town's Main Street, which slopes toward the river, and sweeping away cars. The body of a woman was recovered from the Patapsco River early Sunday, Kittleman told WBAL-AM. "This is by far the worst devastation Ellicott City has seen in decades," Kittleman told WBAL-AM.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 31, 2016 17:03 UTC