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Judge: Corps' failure led to Katrina flooding

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Army Corps of Engineers' failure to properly maintain a navigation channel led to massive flooding in Hurricane Katrina, a decision that could make the federal government vulnerable to billions of dollars in claims.

Damaging coastal storm on way out

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Flooding, erosion in Ocean City, but Md. 'dodged bullet'

Wind and waves from the powerful nor'easter that has pummeled the Mid- Atlantic coast since Wednesday have eaten away as much as a quarter of Ocean City's dune line.

Nor'easter batters Ocean City

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Winds gusted up to 52 mph

Ocean City was pounded late Thursday by heavy rains and high winds from a severe nor'easter that was causing moderate to heavy flooding from rain and tides.

Buffeted by rain and wind, Ocean City braces for flooding

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:41:00 -0500

Ocean City was being pounded Thursday evening by heavy rains and high winds from a severe nor'easter that was causing moderate to severe flooding from rain and tides.

Effort continues to aid Dundalk flooding victims

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

State and Baltimore County agencies are continuing efforts to aid victims of the Sept. 18 water main break and ensuing flood that damaged about 100 homes in the Dundalk area. The Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program is offering no-interest loans with increased payment flexibility. The Maryland Insurance Administration is helping homeowners recover all funds due them. The county's Office of Community Conservation has made grants available to assist with household repairs that are not covered by insurance. Call 410-887-3124 for more information.

Flood of dollars helping Md. cope

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Some hard-hit areas fare better than others

T he enormous federal stimulus program is delivering billions of dollars across Maryland in uneven waves, a Baltimore Sun analysis shows, with some struggling areas faring better than others.

Cleaning up the harbor, one city block at a time

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Residents of the Harris Creek watershed are on the front lines

You won't find Harris Creek on modern maps of Baltimore. For more than a century, it's been filled in and paved over and channeled into underground pipes.

El Nino expected to bring a colder Md. winter

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Forecasts call for snowiest year since 2002-2003, or not

If you're a Marylander and you love snow, you'll want to listen to AccuWeather.com's chief meteorologist, Joe Bastardi.

Floating house rises above floods

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Base of 2-bedroom house acts as a raft, allows it to rise on guideposts up to 12 feet

A house capable of floating atop rising floodwaters made its debut Tuesday in New Orleans alongside more than a dozen other homes built through actor Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation.

Group collecting funds for Dundalk flood victims

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Dundalk Renaissance Corp., a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing its eastern Baltimore County neighborhood, has offered to collect funds to assist victims of the water main break that flooded more than 100 homes last month. Donors should note "flood victims" on their checks and mail the tax-deductible contributions to Dundalk Renaissance Corp., P.O. Box 9276, Dundalk 21222. The organization is contributing administrative services to the effort, ensuring that the entire donation goes directly to assisting flood victims. Information: 410-282-0261. The Baltimore County Office of Community is coordinating donations of all other items. Information: 410-887-3317.