Lightning — Montgomery, Maryland

2004-05-25 · near Potomac, Montgomery, Maryland

Event narrative

Lightning caused severe damage to a home in Montgomery County.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms spawned tornadoes in Washington and Frederick Counties. Other strong thunderstorms also produced wind and hail damage across North Central Maryland and the Metropolitan areas of Baltimore and Washington DC. Downed trees and power lines caused power outages for over 100,000 customers. Penny to golfball size hail damaged cars and gardens. Lightning strikes started a number of house fires according to Fire and Rescue Personnel. Maryland State Police responded to several accidents blamed on the pelting hail and ponding of water on roadways.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5396434. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.