Carroll storm history
Storm events recorded in Carroll, Maryland between 1950 and 2025.
1,118
Total events
25
Tornadoes
71
Hail
148
Floods
5
Deaths
$62.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado F3 Tornado
Thirteen year old boy swept into storm drainage in the 200 Block of Watersville Road in Mt Airy.
A couple of large trees were uprooted and a few 10-inch diameter trees were snapped off of Bloom Road. Numerous large trees were blown down in the vicinity of the intersection of Old Kays Mill Road and Deer Park Road, some onto houses. Half a dozen homes in the area had shingles …
Tree branches fell at a Youth Campsite.
Gusty winds and driving rain toppled several tents, resulting in injuries to 10 people.
On the evening of Wednesday, June 5, 2024, a tornado that had peak damage along its path of 120mph or EF2 category, touched down 2 miles north-northwest of Eldersburg, Maryland. The National Weather Service conducted a damage survey and noted an initial area of tree damage near t…
On the evening of Wednesday, June 5, 2024, a tornado that had peak damage along its path of 120mph or EF2 category, touched down 2 miles north-northwest of Eldersburg, Maryland. The National Weather Service conducted a damage survey and noted an initial area of tree damage near t…
Thousands of trees, branches and wires blew down near Union Mills. Numerous trees blew down along MD-97 Littlestown Pike, including several large trees near Mayberry Road. Dozens of roads in the area were blocked by storm debris for several days. Several barns were destroyed. Sev…
Thousands of trees, branches and wires blew down near and north of Westminster. 30 utility poles snapped along MD-97/MD-140 Baltimore Boulevard near Gorsuch Road, with live wires trapping several people in their vehicles for a few hours; two people were injured. Dozens of roads i…
Hundreds of trees, branches and wires blew down and snapped around Manchester and Hampstead, including many onto cars and houses. Dozens of roads were blocked by storm debris for several days. Several homes suffered minor roof, shingle and siding damage. Several barns were destro…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
High Wind High Wind
A non-thunderstorm wind gust of 61 miles per hour was reported at 1 mile north of Watersville, Maryland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were at least six reports of trees blown down, mostly across the northern half of Carroll County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 50 knots (58 MPH) was measured by a trained spotter's personal weather station near Mount Airy.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Morgan Road closed due to flooding near the Howard County line. The road was covered with at least six inches of flowing water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wires down around the 2100 block of Walsh Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Parts of West Friendship Road from River Road to the bridge over South Branch Patapsco River has 6 to 12 inches of water flowing over the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Wine Road is blocked by over 12 inches of flowing water due to a stream coming out of its banks.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
St Paul Road at Muddy Creek closed due to one to two feet of water flowing across the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hoover Mill Road is covered by 6 to 12 inches of flowing water due to Big Pipe Creek coming out of it.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
South Branch Patapsco River flowing across Gaither Road at Howard County Line.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Creek flowing across Morgan Woodbine Road near Howard County line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down near the intersection of Bankard Road and Grand Valley Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The AWOS at Carroll County Airport, KDMW, observed a peak heat index around 110F.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down along MD-26 Liberty Road between Franklinville Road and Woodbine Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple large tree limbs snapped along Watersville Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees blew down along VA-407 Marston Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down on MD-91 Emory Road at Springhurst Court.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large trees blew down into the roadway near the intersection of MD-26 Liberty Road and Klee Mill Road South/West Old Liberty Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down on Ridge Avenue in Mount Airy.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail was reported near Westminster.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported east-northeast of Westminster.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple reports of power lines blown down in New Windsor.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dozens of trees blew down in Hampstead.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hundreds of trees, wires, and poles blew down in Taneytown, Linwood, and Uniontown. Several homes had roof damage and significant shingle or siding loss. Several outbuildings were destroyed, including a couple of sheds that blew over 100 feet. Trees blew down on MD-84 Union Bridg…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 62 knots (71 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Carroll County Regional Airport (KDMW).
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down in and around Manchester, including on MD-30 Main Street at Michelle Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A wind gust of 53 knots (61 MPH) was measured by a Co-op Observer in Millers, Maryland.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near Taneytown.
High Wind High Wind
A trained spotter 3 miles SE of Westminster, MD measured a peak wind gust of 62 mph at 1743 LST. The CO-OP observer in Millers, MD, MLLM2, measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph at 1800 LST.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
High Wind High Wind
A mesonet in Westminster, MD measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph at 1125 LST.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | 0 |
| 2024 | 29 | 3 |
| 2023 | 33 | 0 |
| 2022 | 38 | 0 |
| 2021 | 53 | 1 |
| 2020 | 38 | 2 |
| 2019 | 62 | 0 |
| 2018 | 75 | 1 |
| 2017 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 31 | 0 |
| 2015 | 37 | 0 |
| 2014 | 53 | 0 |
| 2013 | 41 | 0 |
| 2012 | 55 | 2 |
| 2011 | 42 | 3 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 |
| 2009 | 31 | 1 |
| 2008 | 33 | 0 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 33 | 0 |
| 2002 | 24 | 0 |
| 2001 | 26 | 0 |
| 2000 | 41 | 0 |
| 1999 | 28 | 0 |
| 1998 | 33 | 1 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 25 | 2 |
| 1995 | 11 | 2 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 5 | 0 |
| 1991 | 10 | 0 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 1 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 6 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |