<br /> <p>Floodwaters rushed into businesses and homes and washed cars down the roads in Ellicott City, Maryland, on Sunday, May 27.</p><p>This video shows the scene at Tersiguel’s French Country Restaurant on Main Street.</p><p>A flash flood emergency was issued for the city and multiple water rescues were reported, the National Weather Service said</a>. Nearly an hour after the first alert was issued, officials said</a> the water was receding, but warned people to stay away from the area.</p><p>Similar flash flooding</a> devastated the city’s downtown area in August 2016. Credit: ryguyblake via Storyful</p><br />
