Kent storm history
Storm events recorded in Kent, Maryland between 1950 and 2025.
798
Total events
4
Tornadoes
18
Hail
32
Floods
0
Deaths
$14.2M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Trace amounts of sleet and a light glaze of ice were reported by CoCoRaHS observers in the area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 3-4. The highest report was 4.0 from Chestertown.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Delaware Airpark reached 113 degrees, at Bay Bridge Airport it reached 112 degrees, and at both Dover Air Force Base and Wilmington Airport it reached 110 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Bay Bridge Airport reached 111 degrees.
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Tree down on roadway in Kennedyville. Timeestimated from radar.
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Widespread downed trees and wires around Rock Hall, MD. Time estimated by radar.
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Several reports of trees and powerlines down near Fairlee. Time estimated.
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Numerous trees and wires down in the Worton area. Time estimated by radar.
Lightning Lightning
Report of damage to a home following a lightning strike in Kennedyville along Augustine Herman Highway. Time estimated.
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Trees down around the Rock Hall area. Time estimated from radar.
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Wires reported down. Time estimated from radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 113 degrees on June 23rd and 112 degrees on June 25th, as measured at Bay Bridge Airport.
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Several trees were uprooted. Time estimated from radar.
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Winds took down a tree in the Goose Hill area, which landed on power wires and snapped a telephone pole in half. Additional wind damage in a nearby wooded area, where other trees were felled or damaged. Additional tree damage can be seen from Route 213 along a tree line. Damage m…
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Tree with wires down at Double Creek Rd and Evergreen Farm Ln and McGinnes Rd. Time estimated from radar.
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Tree reported down. Time estimated from radar.
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Large tree limbs downed. Time estimated from radar.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Delaware Airpark and Bay Bridge Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate to heavy snowfall occurred with totals around 5-6. The highest reported total was 6.3 in Chestertown.
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.
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 Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals generally ranging from around 1-2. The highest reported measurement was 1.2 from Galena.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Moderate to heavy snowfall with totals ranging from 5-6 occurred across the county. The highest report was 6.1 from near Worton.
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.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Significant tree damage across Tolchester Estates and Tolchester Beach. Multiple roads closed. Time estimated from radar.
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Trees down on wires in Chestertown. Time estimated from radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 112F at Bay Bridge Airport, and 110F at both Delaware Airpark and Wilmington Airport.
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Trees on wires around Chestertown. Time estimated from radar.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 112F at Bay Bridge Airport and 110F Delaware Airpark.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 113F at Bay Bridge Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 2 to 3 across the county based on surrounding reports. The highest snowfall report was from Rock Hall with 3.1.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Wilmington Airport, Bay Bridge Airport, Dover Airpark and Dover Air Force Base.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 4 to 6 across much of the county. The highest snowfall reports were from Millington and 4 miles NW of Worton with 4.8. A report of 5.7 from near Cecilton in Cecil County suggests localized amounts up to 6 likely occurred in northern port…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 2 to 3 across much of the county. The highest snowfall report was from Rock Hall with 3.9. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Widespread moderate flooding occurred in the tidal areas of Kent County. There were many road closures with the flood waters affecting numerous homes and businesses. The tide gauge at Tolchester Beach reached a level of 5.34 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 and Dover Air Force Base.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees down with large branches snapped off of trunks. Pictures provided via social media. Time estimated via radar.
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Tree down on a shed. Report also states more trees down on driveways on Ricks Landing. Pictures provided via social media. Time estimated via radar.
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A 911 call center reports tree damage on the Queen Annes county side of Chestertown. Time estimated via radar.
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Trees down in Chestertown, MD. Time estimated from radar.
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Trees down in Millington. Time estimated from radar.
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Trees and limbs down in Still Pond. Time estimated from radar.
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Trees and limbs down in Kennedyville. Time estimated from radar.
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Trees and wires down, scattered throughout Kent County. Time estimated from radar.
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Wind gust to 60 mph recorded by a WeatherFlow sensor in Worton.
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Wunderground station kmdmasse2. Time given in report.
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Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 32 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 |
| 2015 | 27 | 0 |
| 2014 | 27 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 33 | 0 |
| 2011 | 30 | 0 |
| 2010 | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 | 24 | 0 |
| 2008 | 33 | 0 |
| 2007 | 37 | 0 |
| 2006 | 26 | 0 |
| 2005 | 28 | 0 |
| 2004 | 25 | 0 |
| 2003 | 38 | 0 |
| 2002 | 42 | 0 |
| 2001 | 34 | 0 |
| 2000 | 25 | 0 |
| 1999 | 44 | 0 |
| 1998 | 36 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | 1 | 1 |