Caroline County, Maryland
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1952 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
8
Tornado reports
16
Hail reports
34
Floods since 1996
747
All events
3
Deaths
$11.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Caroline County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 8 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Photo of a camper significantly damaged by a fallen tree and the Martinak State Park Campground. This resulted in one injury to an occupant. Time estimated from radar. This was near the beginning of a macroburst which continued for about 18 miles east into Delaware with estimated…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees downed near Tuckahoe Rd and Thawley Rd. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several power poles downed on University Ave near the Federalsburg Volunteer Fire Company. Time estimated by radar.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Delaware Coastal Airport, Delaware Airpark and Easton Airport.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
NWS Storm Survey determined an EF-1 tornado occurred along Holly Road with estimated maximum wind speeds of 90 to 100 mph. A narrow path of damage began shortly beyond the intersection of Route 404 and Holly Road and continued east towards the intersection of Holly Road and Centr…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A brief area of significant wind damage occurred along Saathoff Road. The start of the path of wind damage involved the complete roof removal of a farm outbuilding with one wall collapsed inward. Metal roofing material was then scattered downstream to the east into an open field.…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several full trees down and intense storm damage reported. Holly Road is closed from 404 to Central Avenue due to trees down. Possible tornado. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of trees down in Ridgely, including one onto a house with minor structural damage. Time estimated from radar.
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Trees down in Preston. Time estimated from radar.
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Significant tree damage. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
From spotter network, tree damage reported west of Felton between Sandtown Road and Burnite Mill Road. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several reports of trees down in Greensboro. Time estimated from radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from 11-14. The highest reliable measurement received was 14.0 from Greensboro.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals mainly ranged from 4-8 based on reports from within and surrounding the county. The highest report received was 4.0 6 miles WSW of Denton, however additional snow and sleet occurred after this report was received.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Easton Airport and Delaware Airpark.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 1-3. The highest report was 3.1 from 5.8 miles WSW of Denton.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread roadway flooding was reported in the tidal areas of the county, and there were numerous road closures. Many homes and other buildings were surrounded by flood waters with some minor property damage occurring. The tide gauge at Claiborne reached 4.47 feet MLLW.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported down. Time estimated from radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Delaware Airpark reached 113 degrees, while at both Easton Airport and Dover Air Force Base it reached 110 degrees.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a roof collapse of a building near Ridgley. Time estimated from radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 112 degrees on June 23rd and 24th, as measured at Easton Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree into a house. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blown down in and around Federalsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blown down around Denton.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and wires blown down.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Delaware Coastal Airport, Delaware Airpark and Easton Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate to heavy snowfall occurred with totals around 8. The highest reported total was 8.5 in Denton.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain and some sleet occurred. Trace amounts of sleet were reported in a few locations nearby. Based on surrounding reports, a glaze to 0.1 of freezing rain occurred across the county away from the bay.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain occurred. Trace amounts of sleet were reported in several areas nearby. No ice measurements were received, however surrounding reports suggest less than 0.1 occurred.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall with totals ranging from 7-12 across the county. The highest report was 12.6 from near Griffin.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of sleet, flurries, and light freezing rain lasted for about 1-2 hours. A dusting of snow and sleet accumulation and and a light glaze of ice occurred.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Easton Airport and Delaware Airpark reported several hours of dense fog from late on December 9th into December 10th.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was reported at Delaware Air Park and Easton Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Easton Airport and at Delaware Coastal Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Extensive tree and wire damage in Preston due to strong straight-line winds. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and wires down around Denton. Time estimated from radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 110F at Easton Airport and Delaware Coastal Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree reported down. Time estimated from radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 110F at Easton Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 112 degrees F at Easton Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of trees down on powerlines in Ridgely. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of a tree down on powerlines. Time estimated from radar. Looks to have occurred with outflow boundary.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Easton Airport and Delaware Coastal Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 0.5 to 2 across the county based on surrounding reports. The highest snowfall report was from Griffin with 2.4.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 1 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 2 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 22 | 0 |
| 2014 | 25 | 0 |
| 2013 | 15 | 0 |
| 2012 | 40 | 0 |
| 2011 | 25 | 0 |
| 2010 | 28 | 0 |
| 2009 | 29 | 0 |
| 2008 | 36 | 1 |
| 2007 | 38 | 0 |
| 2006 | 22 | 0 |
| 2005 | 24 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 0 |
| 2003 | 31 | 0 |
| 2002 | 36 | 0 |
| 2001 | 33 | 0 |
| 2000 | 27 | 0 |
| 1999 | 40 | 0 |
| 1998 | 34 | 0 |
| 1997 | 26 | 0 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
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