In July 2016 and again in May 2018 Historic Downtown Ellicott City experienced greater than a 500-year storm event that caused catastrophic property and infrastructure damage as well as the loss of three lives. As a result of the May 2018 storm, Howard County created the Ellicott City Safe and Sound Flood Mitigation Plan (the Plan), which when implemented will minimize the impact to Ellicott City from storms similar to those in 2016 and 2018. The Plan includes seven large infrastructure projects including an 18 foot diameter mile long tunnel approximately 150 feet deep. As of March 2025 two of the large capital projects are complete and two are currently under construction.
This presentation will cover Ellicott City flooding history, the components of the Plan, and the status of those components.
Attendance Includes 1 PDH
Schedule: 12-1pm Webinar via Teams
Stay Tuned for a Future On-Site Tour: April 10, 2025, 2-4 pm
Following this webinar, Howard County will lead an in-person tour of several of the Plan’s project sites. Details regarding this tour will be shared at a later date.
Register now to secure your spot!