In Allegany County, flood recovery pushes forward a year later

A year after historic flooding damaged hundreds of buildings and businesses in Western Maryland, the slow, steady recovery effort can be seen in the temporary Westernport Library and heard in the laughter of children in the halls of Westernport Elementary.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 23, 2026

Words: 1,131

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Historic flooding undercut the foundation of Westernport’s town library a year ago and buried its books in mud. But two blocks away, the town’s recovery is pressing ahead.

A building that was once home to a beloved local medical clinic is the temporary home of the Westernport branch of the Allegany County library, offering a few thousand books and a seed bank to local residents.

Library staff turned the entrance and waiting area of the …

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