Wicomico County, Maryland
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
11
Tornado reports
33
Hail reports
39
Floods since 1996
436
All events
1
Deaths
$9.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Wicomico County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 11 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
Lightning strike caused a fire to a barn. Also, a 20 year old man was struck and killed by lightning.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A social media report relayed through broadcast media mentioned that trees fell down onto Concord Pond Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A damaged transformer was reported on East Church Street in Salisbury, Maryland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down across Quantico Road near Hebron, Maryland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down along the the intersection of Zion Road and Pristine Place outside of Salisbury, Maryland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree fell down across the road at the intersection of Pintail Drive outside of Parsonsburg, Maryland.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Rain changed over the snow during the afternoon of February 22 in Wicomico 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 8 to 14 inches across the county…
Coastal Flood Coastal Flood
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…
Astronomical Low Tide Astronomical Low Tide
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 coastal flooding across Wicomico County on October 12. Bishops Head reached 3.75 ft…
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. Bishop's Head reached moderate tidal flooding thresholds four times, 3.71 feet MLLW 10:48 …
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Broadcast media shared a video showing flooded roads on Naylor Mill Road in Salisbury. Vehicles were driving through water estimated to be around ten inches deep.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
A prolonged heatwave impacted Wicomico 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…
High Wind High Wind
Gusty southerly winds developed ahead of a line of storms in Wicomico. Winds frequently gusted between 35 and 45 miles per hour. The Salisbury ASOS measured a peak gust to 60 miles per hour (52 knots) ahead of a line of storms at 4:24 PM EST.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Snowfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches across the county. A public report of 6 inches was received from 1 SE of Wicomico, MD.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 6 to 8 inches across Wicomico County. A snowfall total of 8 inches was reported in Delmar. The CoCoRaHs observer noted that a large pine tree branch broke off of a tree due to the weight of the snow. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with a p…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals generally ranged from 6 to 10 inches across Wicomico County. A snowfall total of 9.6 inches was reported in Delmar. Snow changed over to a wintry mix with light freezing rain occurring. A trace of freezing rain was reported at the Salisbury Wicomico Airport ASOS.
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…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and power lines were downed from Fruitland to Salisbury, including some trees on tops of homes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed across the county with two trees downed on a house on Shelburne Way in Salisbury.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were downed in the Parkhurst Manor neighborhood of Salisbury. A few trees were also downed on homes.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported in a few locations in the city of Salisbury, including the intersection of Cypress Street and Ocean Gateway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Sporadic damage occurred between Hebron and northern Salisbury with a few trees downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed across the intersection of Merritt Mill Road and Old Ocean City Road just east of Salisbury.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed on a road in Parsonsburg.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast meteorologist reported estimated winds between 55 and 65 mph across north Salisbury.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals generally ranged from one to two inches across the county. A snowfall total of 2.0 inches was reported 0.3 miles (ESE) from Delmar.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals were generally around one inch across the county. A snowfall total of 1.0 inch was reported 0.3 miles (ESE) from Delmar.
High Wind High Wind
Two light poles were downed in the parking lot near Ollies on Tilghman Road in Salisbury.
High Wind High Wind
Power lines were downed on Shavox Road just northeast of SBY.
High Wind High Wind
Tree was downed on a house on West Main Street in Fruitland.
High Wind High Wind
Tree was downed on house on Allen Road in Fruitland.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A few roads were flooded around Salisbury.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.69 inches was reported at (1.8 ENE) Fruitland. Rainfall total of 3.44 inches was reported at (2.1 SSE) Salisbury. Rainfall total of 3.38 inches was reported at (1.6 WNW) Parsonsburg.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm Ophelia tracked northward across east central North Carolina and up through central Virginia from early Saturday morning, September 23 into early Sunday morning, September 24. The combination of high pressure to the north and Ophelia resulted in strong northeast, e…
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near Hebron.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree limbs were downed and the top of a chimney collapsed at a residence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Old growth trees in the 50 to 75 year old range were snapped and uprooted at a residence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Outbuildings were damaged at University of Maryland Farm. Trees were snapped along the lane leading to the farm. There was substantial tree damage along the Quantico Creek bank.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were snapped at Wildwood Lavender Farm.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees were uprooted at a residence.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees and a power line were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree was uprooted near Hebron.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree was downed along Bridge Street in Mardela Springs.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
East Naylor Mill Road near Route 13 was flooded, causing two cars to become stranded.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported near the intersection of Rockawalkin Road and Warrenton Avenue.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.20 inches was reported in Fruitland.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power pole was downed and sparking on Allen Road.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 2 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 30 | 1 |
| 2016 | 28 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 10 | 0 |
| 2009 | 27 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 0 |
| 2006 | 9 | 0 |
| 2005 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 1 |
| 2001 | 9 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 5 | 3 |
| 1989 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 4 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
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