Somerset County, Maryland
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1962 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
6
Tornado reports
22
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
293
All events
0
Deaths
$8.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Somerset County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 6 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Water levels reached 3.0 feet to 4.5 feet above normal adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay resulting in moderate to severe coastal flooding. The town of Crisfield experienced severe flooding...with some areas inundated with 5 feet of water. Numerous homes and business were flooded. Wa…
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Rain changed over the snow during the afternoon of February 22 in Somerset County. Heavy snow and gusty winds lasted from the afternoon of February 22 into the morning of February 23 with occasional blizzard conditions. Snowfall totals ranged from 6 to 9 inches across the county.…
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
Strong northeast winds between coastal low pressure offshore and high pressure over eastern Canada resulted in an extended period of coastal flooding. The gauge at Bishop's Head measured major coastal flooding at 4.42 ft MLLW at 7:36 PM EDT October 30th. The gauge also recorded m…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
South and southwesterly winds developed ahead of a strong cold front. Winds became westerly behind the front, allowing water trapped in the middle Chesapeake Bay to flood portions of the Maryland Eastern Shore. The gauge at Bishop's Head recorded 3.74 ft MLLW at 9:36 PM EDT on Oc…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
A coastal low lingering off the Southeast coast on October 12 resulted in a prolonged period of elevated northeast to north winds across the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters. This led to moderate to locally major coastal flooding across Somerset County on October 12. Bishops Hea…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Hurricane Erin passed well offshore and combined with high pressure to the north, resulting in a period of strong onshore winds and coastal flooding across the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. The gauge at Crisfield, MD reported moderate tidal flooding of 4.14 feet MLLW at 1:06 AM E…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were knocked down along Hayman Drive.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A county official reported 3 to 4 inches of water on the typical flood prone roads across the town of Crisfield.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A member of the public reported a rainfall total of 3.73 inches. Some roads were underwater.
Severe winds damaged crops and downed trees near Pocomoke City. An EMS vehicle was almost overturned in high wind and a motorcyclist was blown off the highway, resulting in an injury.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Somerset over the course of three days from June 23 to 25. Each day, heat indices reached 105 to 115 degrees with most areas peaking around 110 degrees. Daily high temperatures in the upper 90s to 100 degrees and dew points in the mid to upper 70s we…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported trees down on powerlines, which caused them to catch fire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Silver Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported multiple trees down along Anderson Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Old Princess Anne Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported trees and branches fell on powerlines on Brownstone Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Wallace Taylor Road.
Hail Hail
The public estimated 1 inch diameter hail just east of Crisfield.
Hail Hail
Broadcast media reported 1.5 inch diameter hail in Crisfield.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong southerly winds gusted to 35 to 45 miles per hour through the day on March 5 across Somerset County. The strongest winds occurred ahead of a line of convection in the late afternoon. Broadcast media reported a large tree knocked over from the strong winds, causing fencing …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 2 to 4 inches across the county. A mesonet report of 3.6 inches was received from 1 NE of Princess Anne, MD.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 4 to 6 inches across Somerset County. A snowfall total of 4.6 inches was reported 2 miles (S) from Deal Island. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a period of sleet and freezing rain likely occurring. However, no specific freezing rain to…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 3.5 to 4 inches across the county. A snowfall total of 4 inches was reported 2 miles (SSW) from Princess Anne. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with at least light freezing rain likely occurring. However, no specific freezing rain total was …
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
An area of low pressure moved across the Outer Banks and out to sea on the night of November 14 into November 15. Winds became northwest as the low moved offshore on November 15, pushing water into the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay. This resulted in moderate coastal flooding…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
The combination of strong high pressure over eastern Canada and weak low pressure off the southern New England coast, resulted in prolonged northeast, east and southeast winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Somerset county adjacent to the…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large tree branches were downed and caused damage to vehicles in Crisfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed southeast of Princess Anne on Charles Boston Road and Fairmount Road.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Intensifying low pressure tracked from the Southeast United States northeast to just off the New England coast from Saturday, March 9th into Sunday, March 10th. The low produced very strong southeast or south winds, followed by west or northwest winds which caused moderate (tidal…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Strong west to southwest winds behind a cold front caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Somerset county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Crisfield reached 4.16 feet MLLW on Saturday, January 13.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Strong southeast then south winds in advance of intense low pressure and an associated cold front caused moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Somerset county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Crisfield reached 4.44 feet MLLW on Wednesday, January 10.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Strong low pressure moving northward along the coast resulted in very strong southeast, south and then west winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Somerset county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Crisfield reached 4.07 feet MLLW at 342 am on…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23rd into early Sunday morning, September 24th. The combination of high pressure to the north and the storm resulted in very strong n…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.55 inches was reported at (0.9 ENE) Crisfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down on power lines on Deal Island.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were reported down between Westover and Princess Anne.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed and partially blocking Route 13 north of Princess Anne.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Old State Road at Route 413.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Very strong southwest then west winds associated with the passage of an arctic front caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Somerset county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Crisfield reached 4.80 feet MLLW at 112 pm on Friday, December 23.
A waterspout touched down in the Chesapeake Bay just to the southwest of Smith Island before moving ashore and capsizing several boats longer than 25 feet in Sheep Pen Gut. After crossing Sheep Pen Gut, the tornado crossed Marsh Road just to the northwest of Calvary Church, where…
Lightning Lightning
Lightning struck a field, causing a wildfire.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on the north side of the intersection of Route 13 and Somerset Avenue.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown over along US 13 between Jones Road and Ocean Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down on Stewart Neck Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree limb fell down on Revells Neck Road near Route 13.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between six inches and ten inches across the county. Snowfall total of 10.0 inches was reported at (2 NNW) Marion Station. Snowfall total of 8.0 inches was reported at Princess Anne.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged between one inch and two inches across the county. Snowfall total of 1.5 inches was reported at (1 ENE) Crisfield. Snowfall total of 1.5 inches was reported at Marion Station. Snowfall total of 1.4 inches was reported at (2 SSW) Princess Anne.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Low pressure lifting northward from the Southeast United States across the Mid Atlantic region produced strong south to southwest winds which caused minor to moderate (tidal) coastal flooding over portions of Somerset county adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay. Crisfield reached 4.07 …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged between three inches and six inches across the county. Snowfall total of 5.8 inches was reported at Marion Station.
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
Strong low pressure tracked from the Middle Mississippi Valley east northeast toward the Northeast United States from Thursday, October 28th into Saturday, October 30th. This system produced very strong east southeast winds, then strong south to southwest winds through the period…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 2 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 13 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
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