Boy Dies in Maryland Flooding; Safety Review Urged

A 13-year-old boy died in Mount Airy, Maryland, after being swept into a storm drain during severe flash flooding caused by torrential rains on Thursday around 5:20 p.m. at the Watersville Apartments. The boy had been playing with friends when rapidly rising floodwaters from an overflowing retention pond surged through the area. Despite rescue efforts by local police, fire departments, and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the boy could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene. Mount Airy received up to 5 inches of rain, leading to widespread flooding, power outages, road closures, and travel disruptions along the East Coast. Neighbors and officials highlighted the dangers of flash floods and urged residents to heed weather warnings. The tragedy has prompted calls for greater safety awareness and a review of local infrastructure.