Anne Arundel storm history
Storm events recorded in Anne Arundel, Maryland between 1950 and 2025.
1,438
Total events
26
Tornadoes
97
Hail
256
Floods
16
Deaths
$33.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Numerous large trees and power lines blew down in Ridgeway. In the 1400 block of Maryland Avenue, a large tree blew down onto power lines; the live power lines fell onto a chain link fence, and when a 31-year-old man was walking their dog who touched the fence, the dog and person…
Heat indices were in the mid 90s. The Maryland Department of Health reported 2 fatalities due to the heat during the week of July 17th through July 23rd.
Heat indices were close to 100 degrees. The Maryland Department of Health reported a fatality due to the heat during the week of July 10th through July 16th.
Heat indices around 110 degrees were reported. The Maryland Department of Health reported 1 fatality due to the excessive heat in Anne Arundel County. The fatality occurred during the week of July 3rd to July 9th.
A homeless woman drowned as rains flooded a homeless camp in Maryland City near the Patuxent River. Also, there were two females extracted from their vehicle stuck in standing water at Brock Bridge Road and Whiskey Bottom Road.
Wind gusts of 58-60 mph were measured at Baltimore Washington Airport and Annapolis.
A 49 year old male drowned in floodwaters of the Magothy River on Riverside Drive.
A fatality occurred due to lightning about a half mile south of the Bay Bridge. A man was struck by lightning while riding on jet skis.
A car accident due to icy roads led to a fatality (indirect fatality) on the Baltimore Washington Parkway in Anne Arundel County.
A local newspaper reported a 79 year old male died of heat-related causes.
A 58 year old man was killed and 8 people were injured after lightning struck the tree they were standing under near the athletic field at Annapolis Middle School.
Numerous trees were blown down in Lake Ridge, including one large tree which fell on a detached garage causing it to collapse injuring 19 people (1 critically).
Six people from the set up crew of Anne Arundel County National Night Out event were struck by lightning in a field. All were released from the hospital.
A supercell thunderstorm tracked east across central Maryland and produced an EF-1 tornado that touched down late Thursday afternoon in Edgewater Maryland and continued to the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Tornadic damage began after the storm crossed Beard`s Creek off the…
Maryland Emergency Management Agency and FEMA estimated that many roads, bridges, buildings, and equipment were damaged or destroyed in Anne Arundel County during this flash flood event.
The National Weather Service conducted a storm survey in Severna Park and Pasadena Maryland, rating the tornado an F1 on the Fujita scale of tornado intensity. It was determined that a the tornado touched down in the area of Severna Park about 6:34 pm, and traveled two miles befo…
Extensive property damage occurred in the Cape St. Claire area due to straight-line wind damages. Two houses were extensively damaged and a van was also damaged. Numerous trees and powerlines were downed due to the severe thunderstorms. Several very large trees were also downed, …
Over 1000 homes reported flood damage, over 100 roads closed, 2 water rescues
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Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Strong southerly winds combined with high astronomical tides due to a New Moon raised water levels significantly along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay with Annapolis experiencing moderate coastal flooding during multiple high tide cycles on Oct 19, 2025. Water levels cres…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A snap-back event occurred early on Oct 02, 2025 resulting in moderate coastal flooding at Annapolis. The Annapolis NOS gauge reached a crest of 3.66' MLLW at 106 AM on Oct 6th. Lead time for this event was 15.7 hours.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A snap-back event in the wake of departing Hurricane Erin resulted in widespread minor coastal flooding that lasted two days. The Annapolis National Ocean Service (NOS) gauge experienced moderate coastal flooding early on the 23rd reaching a crest of 3.69' MLLW or approximately 2…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A waterspout formed over Spa Creek, passed briefly as an EF0 tornado over the Severn Sailing Association Marina at the northernmost point of Eastport, Maryland, and then proceeded back over the mouth of the Severn River as a waterspout. An individual at the Severn Sailing Associa…
Flood Flood
City of Annapolis emergency management reported Dock Street and Compromise Street in downtown Annapolis are closed due to water over the road.
Flood Flood
Annapolis gauge reached minor flood stage with peak height of 2.63 feet MLLW. The combination of heavy rainfall and high tide led to street flooding along Dock Street in Annapolis.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb fell on a garage and part of a house in the 2400 block of Blooming Way.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees blew down on Sudley Road just west of Galesville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Trained spotters and MDOT report several lanes on the outerloop of I-695/I-97 south of Baltimore are impassable due to water on roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and large branches blew down on US-50 near Exit 29/MD-179 Cape Saint Claire Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of VA-261 Friendship Road and Old Solomons Island Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of Deep Cove Road and Central Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of MD-100 Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway and MD-177 Mountain Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees blew down in the Severna Park area, including a tree that fell onto a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down on MD-648 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto power lines near the intersection of MD-648 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard and Brandywine Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down onto MD-2 College Parkway/Governor Ritchie Highway blocking the southbound lanes.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The AWOS at Fort Meade Airport, KFME, observed a peak heat index of 110F.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs blew down on MD-214 Central Avenue near Patuxent River Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | 2 |
| 2024 | 39 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 0 |
| 2022 | 54 | 1 |
| 2021 | 46 | 1 |
| 2020 | 62 | 1 |
| 2019 | 65 | 0 |
| 2018 | 90 | 0 |
| 2017 | 49 | 0 |
| 2016 | 52 | 0 |
| 2015 | 55 | 0 |
| 2014 | 54 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 0 |
| 2012 | 54 | 2 |
| 2011 | 93 | 1 |
| 2010 | 68 | 1 |
| 2009 | 30 | 0 |
| 2008 | 61 | 0 |
| 2007 | 36 | 0 |
| 2006 | 27 | 1 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 24 | 0 |
| 2003 | 34 | 0 |
| 2002 | 32 | 0 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 |
| 2000 | 53 | 1 |
| 1999 | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 | 30 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 27 | 1 |
| 1995 | 7 | 3 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 11 | 2 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 12 | 0 |
| 1989 | 6 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 1 |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 2 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |