Thunderstorm Wind in Talbot County, Maryland

Several thunderstorms crossed through the region on the evening of June 22, 2026. While there were multiple wind damage reports, the most intense path of damage was near Wye Mills to Cordova with a storm that crossed through near 7 PM. Damage was noted beginning along Old Wye Mills Road where multiple trees had been uprooted. A discontinuous path of damage continued towards the southeast. Along Newtown Road, multiple trees were snapped, with an estimated maximum wind speed of 90 to 100 mph, the highest estimated wind speed along the entire path. Near Saulsbury, a center pivot irrigation system was overturned. Damage path continued with additional damage, primarily tree damage, reported along Blades Road and Asches Acres Road.

A strong cold front moved into a warm and moist airmass resulting in widespread showers and thunderstorms developing. Some strong to severe thunderstorms moved through the Eastern Shore of Maryland, producing damaging wind gusts and large hail.