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Thunderstorm Wind in Howard County, Maryland

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2025 · Howard County, Maryland

60 mph
Estimated gust (52 kt)
$2K
Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A pair of trees blew down in the Kendall Ridge neighborhood.

The wider storm

A line of thunderstorms developed over western Maryland and eastern West Virginia, then significantly gathered strength as it moved east into the I-95 corridor. Destructive winds, very large hail, and a tornado were observed with some of the most intense storms. Additional thunderstorms in a weakening but still severe state crossed the Appalachians overnight.

Began near Jonestown (39.1995, -76.7966).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1250134. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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