Western Maryland still recovering two months after devastating floods

Western Maryland still recovering two months after devastating floods

The May 13 Western Maryland flood was devastating for towns like Westernport when a stationary storm dumped nearly a foot of rain. In a flash, Georges Creek was over its banks. Water rose quickly on Main Street. It crashed into the Westernport library. Not far away, children were stranded in Westernport Elementary. One father carried his daughter to safety on his shoulders through waist-deep water. Now, two months later, Mayor Judy Hamilton said…