Washington storm history

Widespread and significant flooding ongoing throughout Southeastern Washington County as a result of torrential rainfall. Numerous roads closed, water rescues ongoing, partial washouts of roads, and water inside homes.

There were multiple reports of trees and wires blown down from Hancock to Clear Springs.

Wind gusts of up to 57 knots (66 MPH) were measured by the ASOS at Hagerstown Regional Airport (KHGR).

There were multiple reports of trees and wires blown down mainly north of Hagerstown.

A few trees blew down around Hancock.

A few trees blew down around Halfway.

A few trees blew down around Funkstown.

A few trees blew down around Sharpsburg.

A tree blew down on eastbound US-40 Alternate.

Large tree limbs blew down along Tiger Way.

The ASOS at Hagerstown Regional Airport, KHGR, observed a peak head index of 106F. The RAWS at Antietam Battlefield, ANBM2, observed a peak head index of 108F.

The ASOS at Hagerstown Regional Airport, KHGR, observed a peak head index of 108F. The RAWS at Antietam Battlefield, ANBM2, observed a peak head index of 112F.

A tree blew down onto wires in the 14100 block of MD-68 Clear Spring Road.

Trees blew down on US-340 at Keep Tryst Road.

Several trees and wires blew down in the northern part of Hagerstown.

The Potomac River at Shepherdstown river gauge reached minor flood stage on May 14, 2025. The river gauge continued to rise and eventually crested in moderate flood stage at 23.27 feet. Here are the various impacts that occurred up through 22 feet. At 15 feet, River Road is compl…

The Potomac River at Hancock river gauge reached minor flood stage with peak crest of 26.30 feet. At 25 feet, water may begin to inundate low points of the CSX Railroad tracks on the West Virginia side of the river due to backwater. Additionally, access to Potomac Airpark may be …

The Licking Creek at Pecktonville stream gauge reached minor flood stage with a crest of 11.50 feet. At 10 feet, the access road to the river gauge off Pectonville Road floods, along with portions of Camp Harding Park, and low spots along Licking Creek Road.

The Conococheague Creek at Fairview stream gauge reached minor flood stage with a peak crest of 11.8 feet. At 10 feet, wishard Road and Kemp Mill Road are both flooded. At 11 feet, several roads, including Wishard Road, Kemps Mill Road, Independence Road, Cress Pond Road, and Wal…

Trees blew down in the 1700 block of Canal Road.

Trees blew down at the intersection of Mount Briar Road and Marble Quarry Road.

Trees blew down on MD-144 Western Pike near Locher Road, and on westbound I-70/US-40 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway at Exit 1A/I-68 National Freeway.

Trees blew down on westbound I-70 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway prior to Exit 12/MD-56 Big Pool Road.

Trees blew down on MD-63 Greencastle Pike at McGregor Drive, and on eastbound I-70 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway prior to Exit 24/MD-63 Greencastle Pike.

Trees blew down on I-81 at Exit 7A/MD-58 Salem Avenue.

A wind gust of 57 knots (66 MPH) was measured by a mesonet at Antietam Cable Television in Hagerstown (HGNTC).

A wind gust of 65 knots (75 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Hagerstown Regional Airport (KHGR). Significant tree and power line damage was observed around Clear Spring and Maugansville. Several homes sustained siding damage, and two barns were partially unroofed. A resident near…

Hundreds of trees, wires, and poles blew down from Hagerstown to Smithsburg. Numerous homes suffered at least partial roof loss, with numerous homes and businesses losing siding and shingles. Numerous outbuildings were severely damaged or destroyed, including several sheds that w…

A wind gust of 66 knots (76 MPH) was measured by a personal weather station near Leitersburg.

A wind gust of 56 knots (65 MPH) was measured by a personal weather station between Hagerstown and Smithsburg (KMDHAGER64).

A wind gust of 65 knot (75 MPH) was measured by a CWOP station just east of Hagerstown.

A wind gust of 61 knots (70 MPH) was measured by a mesonet at the intersection of MD-64 Smithsburg Pike and MD-418 Ringgold Pike.

On Sunday afternoon, February 16th, a line of showers and thunderstorms moved across the Potomac River into southwestern Washington County, Maryland, near Dargan. A storm survey was conducted to inspect the storm's wind damage there. Damage was noted along the 1800 block of Back …

The ASOS at Hagerstown Regional Airport, KHGR, measured a peak wind gust of 58 mph at 1817 LST.

Greatest icing along the Mason-Dixon and in the Catoctins.

Localized amounts upwards of one third of an inch of freezing rain were observed across the Catoctins. MD SHA reported a few downed trees across the county due to ice.

The ASOS at Hagerstown Regional Airport, KHGR, measured a peak wind gust of 59 mph at 1530 LST.

Coldest apparent temperatures/wind chills overnight into morning hours.

Greencastle Pike near Pinehill Drive had high water flowing over the roadway.

Garden View Road near Troupe Run was closed due to high flowing water over the road.

Broadfording Road was closed near McDade Road due to high water flowing across the highway.