F2 Tornado — Prince George's, Maryland

1995-10-05 · near Temple Hills, Prince George's, Maryland

Event narrative

The strongest tornado, containing estimated winds of 150 mph, caused substantial damage, and several injuries, at a Temple Hills neighborhood. Three persons sustained minor injuries requiring a short hospital stay; 17 others reported cuts and abrasions. In all, 100 homes suffered damage. Fifteen of the homes were damaged severely enough to be condemned; four homes lost their entire roofs. Numerous trees, several wide-girthed hardwoods, were uprooted, and 9,000 Potomac Electric Power customers were without power.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 10329664. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.