Photos: Ellicott City flooding

From left, Students Giana Han, 19, Alex Booth, 19, Taruna Emani, 18, Olivia Black, 19, and Matt Rutkowski, 17, help during the clean up of Ellicott City after the flood that ravaged the city. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

FILE -- Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is proposing legislation for paid sick leave benefits that he says will balance the needs of Maryland's employees while not hurting the state's small businesses. (WTOP/Kate Ryan) — Maryland governor Larry Hogan. (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

Relief efforts offer free meals during the Ellicott City recovery (WTOP/Kate Ryan)

At Howard County #EOC where resources for #EllicottCity recovery are being coordinated after flash floods tore thru downtown July 30th

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Aug 10, 2016 at 12:15pm PDT

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Looking onto Main Street in #EllicottCity where flash floods ripped through the historic downtown on July 30th. Maryland Governor Hogan toured the area, reporters were barred from Main Street.

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Aug 10, 2016 at 2:50pm PDT

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A home along Main Street in #EllicottCity where flash floods hit July 30th

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Aug 10, 2016 at 2:51pm PDT

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The clean-up continues in #EllicottCity where state, local and federal officials work on recovery after July 30th floods.

A photo posted by Kate Ryan (@kateryanwtop) on Aug 10, 2016 at 2:53pm PDT

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Boarded-up windows on Ellicott City's flood-damaged Main Street. (Howard County photo) — Boarded-up windows on Main Street. (Howard County photo)

A view from inside one of the damaged buildings on Main Street. (Howard County photo)

An aerial view of the damage on Main Street. (Howard County photo)

Volunteers assist with the cleanup along Main Street after flash floods ravaged Ellicott City's downtown. (Courtesy Howard County) — Volunteers assist with the cleanup along Main Street after flash floods ravaged Ellicott City’s downtown. (Howard County photo)

ellicott city flood damage — Debris from the flooding is seen on an awning in Ellicott City, Maryland on Aug. 4, 2016. (WTOP/John Aaron)

Damage from the flooding in Ellicott City, Maryland is seen Aug. 4, 2016. (WTOP/John Aaron)

ellicott city — Ellicott City’s Main Street is seen on Aug. 4, 2016. This photo was taken about 400 feet from the most unsound buildings. (WTOP/John Aaron)

In #ellicottcity, Caplan's dept store building. Entire brick wall collapsed from flooding pic.twitter.com/R2OHtpSPSH
— John Aaron (@JohnAaronWTOP) August 4, 2016

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This 2013 photo provided by the University of Baltimore shows in his office at the University of Baltimore. Blevins, director of financial aid at the school, died in a flash flood in Ellicott City, Md., Saturday, July 30, 2016. (University of Baltimore via AP) — This 2013 photo provided by the University of Baltimore shows Joseph Blevins in his office at the University of Baltimore. Blevins, director of financial aid at the school, died in a flash flood in Ellicott City, Maryland, Saturday, July 30, 2016. (University of Baltimore via AP) From The Associated Press: University President Kurt Schmoke and Provost Darlene Brannigan Smith said in a statement Monday that they are shocked and saddened by the death of 38-year-old Joseph Blevins of Windsor Mill. Police say Blevins and his girlfriend were in a vehicle that got caught in the floodwaters Saturday night. She was rescued but he was swept away. The university officials say Blevins started working for the school in 2008. They say he was known for his calm demeanor, sense of humor and helpful attitude. They say Blevins believed strongly in the role of financial assistance in transforming students’ lives. (AP)

This undated photo provided by the Universal Church Directories shows Jessica Watsula and her daughter Sarah. A catastrophic storm Saturday, July 30, 2016, that ripped through Ellicott City, Md., claimed the lives Jessica Watsula and Joseph Blevins, whose cars were swept into the Patapsco River's raging waters. (Universal Church Directories via AP) — This undated photo provided by the Universal Church Directories shows Jessica Watsula and her daughter Sarah. A catastrophic storm Saturday, July 30, 2016, that ripped through Ellicott City, Maryland, claimed the lives Jessica Watsula and Joseph Blevins, whose cars were swept into the Patapsco River’s raging waters. (Universal Church Directories via AP) From The Associated Press: A pastor says a woman killed by flash flood waters in Ellicott City, Maryland, was the single mother of a 10-year-old girl. The Rev. Dean Cover shared his memories of 35-year-old Jessica Watsula on Monday in a telephone interview from Living Waters Chapel in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He says Watsula and her daughter Sarah joined the Christian congregation about eight years ago. He remembers her as a gracious, upbeat woman. Cover says Watsula worked in a shoe store in Lebanon. He says she was thrilled when she got the job in the past year because it enabled her to spend more time at home and at the church, where she volunteered in a child-care program. Cover says Watsula also enjoyed working out at an area gym. (AP/uncredited)

In Ellicott City, Caplan's Dept. Store building has an entire brick wall that collapsed from flooding, seen here on Aug. 4, 2016. (WTOP/John Aaron) — In Ellicott City, Caplan’s Dept. Store building has an entire brick wall that collapsed from the July 30 flooding, seen here on Aug. 4, 2016. (WTOP/John Aaron)

Scenes from the clean-up of Ellicott City after flash floods on July 30 ravaged the city's historic Main Street. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli) — Scenes from the clean-up of Ellicott City after flash floods on July 30 ravaged the city’s historic Main Street. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Reporters being shown flood damage in Ellicott City. #wtop pic.twitter.com/zeDi52AlaW
— Nick Iannelli (@NickWTOP) August 3, 2016

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A view of downtown Main Street in Ellicott City on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. Officials are blocking off the street to assess the structural integrity of the buildings. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)

Some of the damage the flooding caused around Ellicott City, Maryland captured on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)

More than 6 inches of water swept through Ellicott City's Main Street Saturday, causing massive damage. Picture is debris on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty) — More than 6 inches of water swept through Ellicott City’s Main Street Saturday, causing massive damage. Picture is debris on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)

Debris litters parts of Main Street in Ellicott City on Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)

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)

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Damage along Main Street in historic Ellicott City, Md., is viewed Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, after the city was ravaged by floodwaters Saturday night, killing two people and causing devastating damage to homes and businesses, officials said. Virtually every home or business along the street sustained at least some damage, and the cost of repairs could reach the hundreds of millions of dollars, said Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman. (AP Photo/Juliet Linderman)

AP Photo/Juliet Linderman

Main Street in historic Ellicott City, Maryland is seen Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, after the city was ravaged by floodwaters Saturday night, killing two people and causing devastating damage to homes and businesses, officials said. Virtually every home or business along Main Street sustained at least some damage, and the cost of repairs could reach the hundreds of millions of dollars, said Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman. (AP Photo/Juliet Linderman)

AP Photo/Juliet Linderman

Damage along Main Street in historic Ellicott City, Maryland is seen Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, after the city was ravaged by floodwaters Saturday night, killing two people and causing devastating damage to homes and businesses, officials said. Virtually every home or business along Main Street sustained at least some damage, and the cost of repairs could reach the hundreds of millions of dollars, said Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman. (AP Photo/Juliet Linderman)

AP Photo/Juliet Linderman

Damage along Main Street in historic Ellicott City, Md., is viewed Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, after the city was ravaged by floodwaters Saturday night, killing two people and causing devastating damage to homes and businesses, officials said. Virtually every home or business along the street sustained at least some damage, and the cost of repairs could reach the hundreds of millions of dollars, said Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman. (AP Photo/Juliet Linderman)

AP Photo/Juliet Linderman

Damage along Main Street in historic Ellicott City, Md., is viewed Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, after the city was ravaged by floodwaters Saturday night, killing two people and causing devastating damage to homes and businesses, officials said. Virtually every home or business along the street sustained at least some damage, and the cost of repairs could reach the hundreds of millions of dollars, said Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman. (AP Photo/Juliet Linderman)

AP Photo/Juliet Linderman

Main Street in Ellicott City remains cordoned off as tow trucks and emergency personnel continue their work. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

Rev Joan King, StLukeAME: "can't comprehend what's going to happen next, what we're going to do" @WTOP #ellicottcity pic.twitter.com/WWXuBNZ2ZJ
— Jamie Forzato (@jamieforzato) August 1, 2016

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Watch a video of a human-chain rescue on Saturday. Editor’s note: The video contains graphic language. (WTOP/Mike Murillo)

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Staff working hard to clean up after flood. pic.twitter.com/QHnsfYwoCJ
— Patapsco Valley SP (@PatapscoSP) August 1, 2016

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.@SenatorBarb and Allan Kittleman brief media, public @WTOP pic.twitter.com/Wdq50N9ieo
— Jamie Forzato (@jamieforzato) August 1, 2016

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Rev Ronald Braxton, Rev Joan A King, Michael T King in front of their 125+yr St Luke AME church @WTOP #ellicottcity pic.twitter.com/t41LKQpZUs
— Jamie Forzato (@jamieforzato) August 1, 2016

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Main St still off-limits in Ellicott City after #flood #ellicottcity @wtop pic.twitter.com/WjKs2bolG0
— Jamie Forzato (@jamieforzato) August 1, 2016

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Here at Centennial High in Ellicott City where 180+ vehicles were towed after the #flood. #EllicottCity @WTOP pic.twitter.com/cU7Bo15GFI
— Jamie Forzato (@jamieforzato) August 1, 2016

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Cars are piled on top of each other in the Meadow Mill parking lot along the Jones Falls in Baltimore on Sunday, July 31, 2016, following Saturday night’s storms. (Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP)

Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP

Ellicott City flooding — Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman said that many Ellicott City, Maryland, businesses are nearly completely destroyed, especially those at the bottom of the hill after flooding on July 30, 2016. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Severe flooding brought extensive damage to vehicles, roads, homes and businesses in Ellicott City. (WTOP/Dennis Foley)

Carolyn Sanchez, who lives on upper Main Street, describes the waist high water that sent cars crashing into each other, like the scene behind her on the street 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. (Amy Davis/The Baltimore Sun via AP)