Baltimore County, Maryland
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
32
Tornado reports
146
Hail reports
476
Floods since 1996
1,328
All events
5
Deaths
$76.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Baltimore County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 28 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
A contracter was killed when they were struck by lightning while doing work in the 8800 block of Walther Boulevard.
A tree fell onto a vehicle near Pot Spring Road and Deer Fox Lane. The tree falling onto the vehicle resulted in one fatality and three injuries.
A long-distance public bus ran off a rain-slicked highway and flipped onto its side. Thirty-two people were taken to various local hospitals.
NWS Doppler Weather Radar in Sterling, Virginia showed a rotating thunderstorm that developed a tornado based on this survey. Weather spotters and residents reported a tornado touchdown in the vicinity of the I-95 and I-195 interchange around 8:45 PM EDT. This was confirmed with …
National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington Forecast Office staff conducted a ground survey of storm damage that occurred in southeast Baltimore County on Wednesday, June 05, 2024. NWS Doppler Weather Radar in Sterling, Virginia showed a rotating thunderstorm that developed a t…
Hundreds of trees blew down around Reisterstown, including many onto houses and cars.
Hundreds of trees blew down around Pikesville, Garrison, Chestnut Ridge, and Brooklandville blocking numerous roads. Many trees fell onto houses and cars.
Widespread flash flooding in downtown Catonsville along Frederick Road. Roads flooded and water entering buildings. Flooding was reported in local schools along with 12 swift water rescues.
Significant flooding, damage to over a hundred cars in Woodlawn, water rescues in Owings Mills and Randalstown
Two devastating tornadoes ripped through working-class neighborhoods in central Baltimore City, causing upwards of $3 million in damage to 150 buildings. Up to 200 families were displaced by the storms. Although the damaged neighborhoods were not declared federal disaster areas, …
Two devastating tornadoes ripped through working-class neighborhoods in central Baltimore City, causing upwards of $3 million in damage to 150 buildings. Up to 200 families were displaced by the storms. Although the damaged neighborhoods were not declared federal disaster areas, …
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A tree blew down at Kent Street and Sidney Avenue.
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Multiple trees blew down in the Reisterstown area.
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Trees blew down in the Hereford area.
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Multiple trees blew down north of Reisterstown.
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Trees blew down on MD-45 York Road near the interchange with I-83.
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Multiple trees blew down including one that impacted a house and a car in northwest Baltimore.
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A wind gust of 57 knots (66 MPH) was measured by a mesonet in downtown Baltimore (KMDBALTI493).
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A few trees blew down near Worthington Manor and Western Run.
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A large tree uprooted near South Athol Avenue and Sorrento Avenue.
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Trees blew down near the intersection of East Belvedere Avenue and The Almeda.
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A tree blew down across Oakland Road.
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A large tree blew down in Edgemere.
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There were several calls for trees and wires down near Lochearn, including at and Wildwood Avenue and Lochearn Drive.
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There were several calls for trees and wires down in the Pikesville area, including near the intersection of Greenspring Avenue and Quarry Lake Drive.
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A tree and lines blew down on Cross Country Boulevard.
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Multiple trees blew down around Parkton.
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Multiple trees blew down around Towson.
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Multiple trees blew down around Glen Arm.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
North Point Road closed between Willow Road and German Hill Road for 6 inches or more of flowing water over the bridge at Bread and Cheese Creek.
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Reports of several roads closed in Dundalk due to high water. This includes North Point Boulevard near I-695, German Hill Road, Broening Highway, and Merrit Boulevard.
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The stream gauge on Honeygo Run near White Marsh reached flood stage, eventually cresting at 8.3 feet. This stream rose over 7 feet in less than an hour.
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County Emergency Management and 911 reported numerous roads closed in the I-695 and I-83 corridor.
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Baltimore County Fire reported a vehicle was submerged in at least 3 feet of water at Stevens Road and Red Lion Road.
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Baltimore County Fire reported several vehicles were stranded in several feet of water at Ellenham Avenue, Circle Road, and Bellona Avenue. Several roads around Ruxton Road were closed.
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Baltimore County Fire reported that Harford Road at Park Forest Lane is closed due to at least three feet of standing water. Several vehicles are also stranded in high water along the road.
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Harford Road closed due 2 to 3 feet of standing water near Fork Road.
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Parts of Jericho Road closed due two to three feet of water due to Little Gunpowder Falls coming out of it.
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Circle Road closed due to 1 to 2 feet of flowing water from Roland Run. Vehicle reported stuck in flood waters.
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Vehicle stuck in two to three feet of flood waters on Stoney Batter Road near Bayswater Road.
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Vehicle stuck in 2 to 3 feet of floodwaters on Tentmill Lane near Rosemill Drive.
Flood Flood
The Maidens Choice Run - Westgate (NBDM2) stream gauge rose approximately 10 feet in one hour (530pm to 630pm).
Flood Flood
The Elkridge (ELKM2) stream gauge reached minor flood stage, peaking at 16.43 feet at 905 pm.
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Up to a foot of flowing water crossing Frederick Road between Catonsville.
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WDNM2 (Dead Run) moved into Minor flooding at 9 feet, peaking at 10.07 feet at 155 PM. Approximate 6.5 foot rise in 30 to 35 minutes.
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The I-695 outer loop at Exit 16A closed due to 2 to 3 feet of standing water. Water also reported to be blocking several lanes on I-695 and I-70 nearby.
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North Franklintown road closed due to high water from Dead Run flowing across the road in multiple spots at least 12 inches deep.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 67 | 1 |
| 2024 | 33 | 2 |
| 2023 | 63 | 1 |
| 2022 | 45 | 0 |
| 2021 | 93 | 2 |
| 2020 | 64 | 0 |
| 2019 | 71 | 1 |
| 2018 | 94 | 1 |
| 2017 | 61 | 0 |
| 2016 | 39 | 0 |
| 2015 | 57 | 0 |
| 2014 | 45 | 0 |
| 2013 | 13 | 2 |
| 2012 | 78 | 0 |
| 2011 | 101 | 2 |
| 2010 | 36 | 1 |
| 2009 | 29 | 2 |
| 2008 | 57 | 0 |
| 2007 | 16 | 1 |
| 2006 | 25 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 0 |
| 2004 | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 |
| 2002 | 12 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 13 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 | 12 | 2 |
| 1995 | 7 | 2 |
| 1994 | 11 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 3 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 6 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 4 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
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