Cecil storm history
Storm events recorded in Cecil, Maryland between 1950 and 2025.
1,023
Total events
17
Tornadoes
36
Hail
102
Floods
4
Deaths
$17.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were two reports of trees blown down in the Colora area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down along US-222 Rock Springs Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down onto US-1 Conowingo Road in Rising Sun. Additional trees blew down along the side of the road on the northbound side.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down along US-222 Rock Springs Road north of Conowingo to the Pennsylvania state line.
Hail Hail
Hail around quarter size was reported along US-222 Rock Springs Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Belvidere Road was washed out due to water about one foot deep flowing across the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Route 7 west of North East was closed due to water flowing across the road around 6 inches deep.
Flood Flood
Flooded roadways reported in the Elkton area, likely due to elevated levels of Big Elk Creek.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Delaware Ave closed due to flooding between White Hall Road and Howard Street.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple reports of high water on roads in the Rising Sun area. Roads closed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees blew down on the north side of Elkton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple reports of trees blown down in and around Cecilton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees blew down on Red Pump Road north of Rising Sun.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down near Conowingo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blew down in Rising Sun including on US-1 Conowingo Road.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The Maryland Mesonet sensor in Chesapeake City, 024MD, observed a peak heat index around 110F.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were over a dozen calls for trees blown down throughout northern Cecil County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were over a dozen calls for trees blown down across central to southern Cecil County.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down into the road across Susquehanna River Road.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail was reported in Woodlawn.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported east-northeast of Woodlawn.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail was reported near Pleasant Hill.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near Fair Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down in Providence blocking the roadway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blew down on US-1 Conowingo Road at MD-276 Jacob Tome Memorial Highway.
High Wind High Wind
A Delaware DOES mesonet at Nort East, MD Landfaill measured a peak wind gust of 61 mph at 1720 LST.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were numerous reports of trees blown down across northern Cecil County, including in Farmington, Calvert, and Fair Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were reports of dozens of trees blown down in and around North East towards Red Point along the Chesapeake Bay.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were at least ten calls for numerous trees blown down in and around Elkton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Over a dozen trees were reported blown down on Turkey Point in Elk Neck State Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down in Port Deposit.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines blew down on Bainbridge Road near Perrylawn Drive.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A couple of trees and power lines blew down on MD-545 Blue Ball Road near Zeitler Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down in and around North East.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blew down around Elkton, including at two different locations along MD-279 Newark Avenue just north of Elkton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts of up to 59 knots (68 MPH) were measured by a personal weather station near West View Shores (KMDEARLE26).
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 0 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 |
| 2023 | 32 | 1 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 48 | 0 |
| 2020 | 41 | 2 |
| 2019 | 31 | 1 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 24 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 39 | 0 |
| 2014 | 36 | 0 |
| 2013 | 35 | 0 |
| 2012 | 36 | 0 |
| 2011 | 38 | 0 |
| 2010 | 35 | 0 |
| 2009 | 35 | 0 |
| 2008 | 31 | 0 |
| 2007 | 37 | 0 |
| 2006 | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 | 31 | 0 |
| 2004 | 39 | 2 |
| 2003 | 39 | 0 |
| 2002 | 44 | 3 |
| 2001 | 28 | 0 |
| 2000 | 32 | 0 |
| 1999 | 51 | 0 |
| 1998 | 33 | 0 |
| 1997 | 19 | 0 |
| 1996 | 24 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 8 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 3 | 2 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |