Harford storm history
Storm events recorded in Harford, Maryland between 1950 and 2025.
1,189
Total events
22
Tornadoes
83
Hail
232
Floods
7
Deaths
$32.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A car was swept underneath a bridge along James Run road near the intersection of State Route 136 and James Run Road. The car was later found near the intersection of Calvary Road and Schucks Road. Two fatalities occurred; one in the car swept downstream, and another of a person …
A local newspaper reported a person was killed when thunderstorm winds brought down two locust trees across Route 136 north of Broad Creek. One tree stuck the passenger side of a passing truck. The driver was not injured but the passenger died the next day from the injuries.
A man with a cell phone was hit by lightning near a tree while walking down a sidewalk.
Lightning struck the building at the Harford County 911 Center. Damage occurred to the building and 10 people were injured.
High water closed 557 roads, 40 bridges washed out; 15 injuries
Wind gusts of 60 mph were measured. Scattered trees were down throughout the county, along with scattered power outages.
Hundreds of trees and power lines were down across the county. Numerous trees fell onto houses.
The squall line which produced earlier tornado and microburst events in central Maryland continued to wreak havoc in eastern Harford Co. Two F0 tornadoes produced minor roof, siding, and gutter damage, as well as softwood tree damage, in a relatively narrow path. More substantial…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees blew down in the Whiteford area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and wires blew down and started a brush fire near the I-95 and MD-155 interchange.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near Bel Air.
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A tree blew down onto power lines near the intersection of West Heather Road and Wakefield Drive.
Hail Hail
Ping pong ball size hail was reported south of Bel Air.
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A tree blew down onto power lines in the 400 block of Shucks Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Joppa Farm Road closed near Philadelphia Road due to at least six inches of water flowing over the roadway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Car submerged in three feet of standing water near the intersection of Doncaster Road and Joppa Farm Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple swift water rescues ongoing along Pulaski Highway between Allender Road and Joppa Farm Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Swift water rescue near the intersection of Edgewood Road and Philadelphia Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Harford County EM reported at least 6 inches of moving water from Thomas Branch was across Houcks Mill Road. The road is closed from Turner Road to Houcks Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Harford County EM reports that Winters Run Road was washed out in some areas and is now closed from Route 7 to Singer Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water rescues of several vehicles ongoing on West Bel Air Avenue. Water reported to be up to car windows.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous vehicles (6-8) stuck in high water in 900 Block of Route 40. Water as deep as top of wheel wells. Water rescues by boat ongoing.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Harford County 911 center reported that Grier Nursery Road in Forest Hill was impassable due to moving water over the roadway from a nearby creek. Water was 6-12 inches deep.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple calls for trees blown down in and around Bel Air.
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Several trees snapped on Walters Mill Road in Forest Hill.
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There were multiple calls for trees blown down in and around Churchville.
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A wind gust of 50 knots (58 MPH) was measured by the AWOS at Harford County Airport (K0W3).
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There were multiple calls for trees blown down between Aberdeen and Havre de Grace.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported in Bel Air, including a tree that blew down onto an unoccupied vehicle in the 100 block of Duncannon Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and large branches blew down on eastbound MD-7 Philadelphia Road past MD-152 Mountain Road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Belair Road closed due to high water. Water rescue took place near the Fallston Mall.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Hookers Mill Road at Calvary Road closed due to at least 12 inches of water flowing across the road.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Belair Road at Old Joppa Road closed due to high water. North Tollgate Road also closed due to high water. Around one foot of water flowing across the roads.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Philadelphia Road closed due to flooding near Four Seasons Drive, with an ongoing swift water rescue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several reports of trees blown down on the northeast side of Fallston towards Bel Air.
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A tree blew down in the 400 block of Sunny View Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree blew down and siding was torn off a house in the 700 block of Ruddy Court.
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A tree blew down near the intersection of MD-23 Norrisville Road and Harford Creamery Road.
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Multiple trees blew down between Pylesville and the state line.
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Multiple trees blew down on Tydings Lane.
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Trees blew down near the intersection of MD-23 Norrisville Road and White Hall Road.
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There were numerous reports of trees blown down in the Jarrettsville area.
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Trees blew down on MD-646 Prospect Road at Bay Road.
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Trees blew down on MD-543 Ady Road at Walters Mill Road.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | 0 |
| 2024 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023 | 42 | 1 |
| 2022 | 37 | 0 |
| 2021 | 63 | 0 |
| 2020 | 46 | 0 |
| 2019 | 77 | 0 |
| 2018 | 71 | 0 |
| 2017 | 77 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 |
| 2015 | 40 | 0 |
| 2014 | 50 | 0 |
| 2013 | 38 | 2 |
| 2012 | 68 | 2 |
| 2011 | 52 | 2 |
| 2010 | 28 | 0 |
| 2009 | 37 | 1 |
| 2008 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 1 |
| 2006 | 27 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 30 | 3 |
| 2003 | 37 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 | 30 | 0 |
| 1999 | 19 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 1 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 6 | 2 |
| 1994 | 6 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 5 | 1 |
| 1991 | 5 | 0 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |