Thunderstorm Wind in Prince George's County, Maryland

Thunderstorm Wind June 24, 1996 · Prince George's County, Maryland

Wind speed (unit not recorded)

$1.2M

Damage as recorded

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

The wider storm

A rapidly moving bow-echo produced widespread tree, power line, and minor structural damage from Oxon Hill through Andrews AFB. A wind gust of 79 mph struck the base at 1622EST. Several trees fell onto homes and vehicles; at least one home was split in half by fallen large oaks. Other homes had roof damage from fallen trees, and a few cyclone fences were damaged or destroyed. The winds also caused minor structural damage, mainly to shingles, gutters, and siding.

Began near Oxon Hill (38.8000, -77.0000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5561187. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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