Washington County, Maryland
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
15
Tornado reports
113
Hail reports
118
Floods since 1996
1,139
All events
0
Deaths
$29.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Washington County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 15 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.
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.
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Trees and wires blew down along Cove Road.
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Several trees and power lines blew down along eastbound I-70 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and on US-40 National Pike near Licking Creek Road.
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Numerous trees blew down along Harvey Road, with trees and wires blown down along and south of I-70 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
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Trees and wires blew down near Lanes Run Road and Indian Springs Road.
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Trees and wires blew down near Mercersburg Road and Faith Road.
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A couple trees blew down in Williamsport.
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A personal weather station in Maugansville measured a wind gust of 50 knots (58 MPH).
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A couple trees blew down in Maugansville.
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A large tree was reported down along Cedar Lawn Drive.
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There were dozens of trees, branches, and power lines blown down especially in northeastern Washington County near Hagerstown. Approximately 12,000 power outages resulted from the storm damage.
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Washington County 911 Call Center reported over 100 storm related calls for damage. Dozens of large trees and power lines were downed in the east-central to northeast part of the county.
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A wind gust of 61 knots (70 MPH) was measured by the ASOS at Hagerstown Regional Airport (KHGR).
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Multiple trees blew down on High Germany Road and Bottenfield Road.
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There was a call for a tree blown down in Williamsport.
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There were a few reports of trees and and power lines down in Hagerstown.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near the interchange of I-81 Maryland Veteran's Memorial Highway/US-11 Virginia Avenue.
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A snow squall produced a quick coating to inch of snow. Visibilities were below one quarter of a mile and winds gusted to 30 mph.
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were multiple reports of trees and wires blown down from Hancock to Clear Springs.
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Wind gusts of up to 57 knots (66 MPH) were measured by the ASOS at Hagerstown Regional Airport (KHGR).
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There were multiple reports of trees and wires blown down mainly north of Hagerstown.
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A few trees blew down around Hancock.
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A few trees blew down around Halfway.
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A few trees blew down around Funkstown.
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A few trees blew down around Sharpsburg.
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A tree blew down on eastbound US-40 Alternate.
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Large tree limbs blew down along Tiger Way.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
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.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
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.
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A tree blew down onto wires in the 14100 block of MD-68 Clear Spring Road.
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Trees blew down on US-340 at Keep Tryst Road.
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Several trees and wires blew down in the northern part of Hagerstown.
Flood Flood
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…
Flood Flood
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 …
Flood Flood
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.
Flood Flood
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…
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Trees blew down in the 1700 block of Canal Road.
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Trees blew down at the intersection of Mount Briar Road and Marble Quarry Road.
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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.
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Trees blew down on westbound I-70 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway prior to Exit 12/MD-56 Big Pool Road.
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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.
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Trees blew down on I-81 at Exit 7A/MD-58 Salem Avenue.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 0 |
| 2025 | 44 | 0 |
| 2024 | 20 | 1 |
| 2023 | 30 | 0 |
| 2022 | 36 | 0 |
| 2021 | 52 | 0 |
| 2020 | 37 | 0 |
| 2019 | 62 | 0 |
| 2018 | 73 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 |
| 2016 | 30 | 0 |
| 2015 | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 | 61 | 0 |
| 2013 | 27 | 0 |
| 2012 | 62 | 0 |
| 2011 | 57 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 26 | 0 |
| 2008 | 33 | 0 |
| 2007 | 37 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 15 | 0 |
| 2004 | 32 | 3 |
| 2003 | 40 | 0 |
| 2002 | 28 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 38 | 0 |
| 1999 | 30 | 1 |
| 1998 | 24 | 4 |
| 1997 | 18 | 1 |
| 1996 | 22 | 2 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 | 13 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 4 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 4 | 0 |
| 1956 | 3 | 0 |
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