Caroline storm history
Storm events recorded in Caroline, Maryland between 1950 and 2025.
727
Total events
7
Tornadoes
16
Hail
34
Floods
3
Deaths
$11.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
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…
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.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Easton Airport, Bay Bridge Airport, Dover Airpark, Dover Air Force Base and Delaware Coastal Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 3 to 5 across much of the county. The highest snowfall report was from 4 miles SSE of Ingleside with 5.5. Snowfall totals of around 5 were confined mainly to the northern third of the county, near and north of Greensboro.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 3 across much of the county. The highest snowfall report was from 3 miles SSE of Ingleside with 3.0. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Caroline County. There were several road closures with the flood waters approaching some homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Claiborne reached a level of 5.31 feet MLLW.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Delaware Airpark and Bay Bridge Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Bay Bridge Airport, Easton Airport and Dover Air Force Base.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Visibility dropped to 1/4 mile for several hours at Delaware Coastal Airport, Delaware Airpark and Easton Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large branches blown down on Nobel and Breeding Road. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branch down per 911 call center. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Caroline County EM relayed several reports of wind damage in the town of Ridgely. Damaged buildings, trees, down, and a roof completely lifted off of one building. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Call Center received multiple reports of trees and wires down in Ridgely. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Call Center reports a downed tree in Greensboro. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees reported down. Time estimated from radar.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Easton Airport.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20 | 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 |