Flash Flooding hits Ellicott City, prompts emergency rescues

This undated photo provided by Howard County Police Department shows Eddison Alexander Hermond, who police say went missing in the flooding in historic Ellicott City, Md. Police said that Hermond was reported missing to them at 12:30 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2018, but was last seen about 5:20 p.m. Sunday in the area of La Palapa Grill & Cantina. (Howard County Police Department via AP) AP

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) David McFadden, AP

A car that was swept into the riverbank rests just off Main Street in flood-ravaged 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) David McFadden, AP

Water moves past a car swept into the riverbank and smashed by a fallen tree is shown just off Main Street in flood-ravaged 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) David McFadden, AP

Destroyed chunks of roadway rest after being washed into a riverbed just off Main Street in flood-ravaged 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) David McFadden, AP

Rescue personnel examine damage on Main Street after a flash flood rushed through the historic town of Ellicott City, Md. May 27, 2018. JIM LO SCALZO, EPA-EFE

Family photos rest among debris after flash flooding 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) David McFadden, AP

Floodwaters rushes through part of 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. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun via AP) Kenneth K. Lam, AP

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) Libby Solomon, AP

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) Libby Solomon, AP

Damage on Main Street in Ellicott City, Md, May 27, 2018. JIM LO SCALZO, EPA-EFE

A man checks the depth of the water on Circle Drive Ruxton Road in Towson, Md., Sunday, May 27, 2018. Flash flooding and water rescues are being reported in Maryland as heavy rain soaks much of the state. (Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP) Jerry Jackson, AP

Flash flooding covers the intersection of Rogers Avenue and Main Streets in Ellicott City, Md., Sunday, May 27, 2018. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun via AP) Kenneth K. Lam, AP

Damage cars displaced by floodwaters along Main Street in Ellicott City, Md. on May 27, 2018. JIM LO SCALZO, EPA-EFE

A car is being towed off of Ruxton Road in Towson, Md., Sunday, May 27, 2018. Flash flooding and water rescues are being reported in Maryland as heavy rain soaks much of the state. (Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP) Jerry Jackson, AP

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) Kenneth K. Lam, AP

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) Libby Solomon, AP

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. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun via AP) Kenneth K. Lam, AP

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. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun via AP) Kenneth K. Lam, AP

A parked car is flooded in a lot near Main Street and Ellicott Mills Road as a heavy storm caused flash floods 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. (Kenneth K. Lam/The Baltimore Sun via AP) Kenneth K. Lam, AP

Rescue personnel examine damage on Main Street after a flash flood rushed through the historic town of Ellicott City, Md. on May 27, 2018. The National Weather Service stated as much as 9.5 inches of rain fell in the area. JIM LO SCALZO, EPA-EFE