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Thunderstorm Wind in St. Mary's County, Maryland

Thunderstorm Wind May 16, 2025 · St. Mary's County, Maryland

70 mph
Estimated gust (61 kt)
$20K
Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

There were nearly two dozen reports of trees down in the Mechanicsville area.

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 Mechanicsville (38.4300, -76.7300).

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 1250159. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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