Worcester 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
32
Hail reports
40
Floods since 1996
271
All events
0
Deaths
$3.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Worcester 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.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple reports of high water along Philadelphia Avenue in Ocean City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Multiple reports of high water on Coastal Highway.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported along 9th Street and Coastal Highway. Water was up to the curb.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A Maryland traffic camera showed significant standing water at US-50 and Race Track Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A county official reported a downed tree at the intersection of Campbelltown Road and Pitts Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Forest Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported a tree down on Castle Hill Road.
Hail Hail
A federal employee reported 1 inch diameter hail near Berlin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The 911 call center reported several trees down in Ocean Pines.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding was reported on Route 90 (Ocean City Expressway) Bridge.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flash flooding or high water was reported on several roads in West Ocean City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
High water was reported over South 2nd Street with one vehicle stuck in the water.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Flooded road was reported near Ocean City Inlet.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported with a street closed. Vehicles were stranded.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Gazebo collapsed due to thunderstorm winds in Bishopville Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roofs were blown off of multiple condominiums in Ocean City due to thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several reports of structural damage and roofs blown off near 53rd Street in Ocean City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts of 60 mph were estimated in Ocean City.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding was reported near the intersection of Coastal Highway and 54th Street in Ocean City.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A CWOP site at Ocean Pines measured a 24 hour rainfall total of 2.5 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.43 inches was reported at Ocean Pines. Rainfall total of 2.83 inches was reported at (0.4 S) Snow Hill.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were several reports of flooding and high water in Bishop.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Various instances of street flooding were reported within the city of Ocean City. Water was up to one foot deep in spots.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large pine trees were snapped at a 30-50 foot level and a few other were snapped closer to the ground. All trees and debris were laying in a singular direction toward the east. Emergency Manager reported that the damage was isolated to a small area in the western portion …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree was downed on Marshall Creek Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were downed.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs fell down along MD-12 due to the storm.
Hail Hail
Half dollar size hail was reported in Ocean Pines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Shingles were blown off of a roof.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roof was damaged at a home along Exeter Road near Ocean City.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Storm debris was reported across Whaleyville road resulting in road closure.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were knocked down in Ocean Pines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Powerlines were knocked down in Snow Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were reported to have fallen down near the intersection of Orchard Road and Ocean Highway.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed along Buck Harbor Road.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.05 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 2.18 inches was reported.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 3.55 inches was measured at (0.9 SSW) Ocean Pines. Rainfall total of 2.33 inches was measured at (4.6 NNW) Ocean City. Rainfall total of 1.74 inches was measured at (0.4 S) Snow Hill.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power line was downed on Hall Drive.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged between one inch and five inches across the county. Rainfall total of 4.90 inches was reported at (0.9 SSW) Ocean Pines. Rainfall total of 3.38 inches was reported at (4.6 NNW) Ocean City. Rainfall total of 2.50 inches was reported at (0.4 S) Snow…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals generally ranged between two inches and five inches across the county. Rainfall total of 4.61 inches was reported at (0.9 SSW) Ocean Pines. Rainfall total of 4.18 inches was reported at (4.6 NNW) Ocean City. Rainfall total of 2.83 inches was reported at (6.5 SSE) …
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall totals between 1.0 inch and 2.0 inches were reported across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 1.54 inches was reported at (1.2 SSW) Ocean Pines.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Rainfall total of 1.50 inches was reported at OXB.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Public Landing Road.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
An EF2 tornado quickly developed over George Island Landing Road. The tornado moved toward the northwest coming in from the water. The tornado destroyed several chicken houses and snapped numerous trees in a clearly defined EF2 path. Several homes suffered damage on the edge of t…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado initially touched down just south of Berlin on Harrison Road, then tracked northwest across Route 113 passing on the west side of Berlin. Trees were snapped and uprooted along Main and Broad streets in Berlin. The tornado continued northwest possibly lifting briefl…
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF0 tornado initially touched down just northwest of the Assateague Visitor Center snapping trees along Stephens Decatur Highway. The tornado may have bounced at times as it tracked north eventually crossing Route 50 where several trees were uprooted. The tornado approached Oc…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Numerous roads were flooded across portions of eastern Worcester county, including Ocean City.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 3 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 24 | 0 |
| 2016 | 20 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 0 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 9 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 | 0 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 5 | 2 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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