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The National Weather Service, after surveying damage, determined that a very brief EF-0 tornado touched down around 9:01PM in the vicinity of Colton’s Point, Maryland on Monday, June 10th, 2013. Minor damage relating to trees and roof shingles was noted near the intersection of Maryland Route 242 (Colton Point Road) and Bayview Road, as well as along portions of Beach Road between Charles Hall Road and Point Breeze Road. In this area, a tree was toppled onto some utility wires, and a trampoline was blown ninety feet up and lodged in a pine tree. Additionally, two large wooden play sets were blown over, with one being dragged nearly fifteen feet. After its brief stint, the tornado only traveled about a quarter of a mile, with a maximum path width of only fifty yards. Maximum wind speeds within the tornado were estimated to only be about 65 MPH, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
...Forecaster Zach...
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Around 8:32PM on Friday, May 27th, 2022, a tornado touched down near the junction of Maryland Route 5 (Leonardtown Road) and Maryland Route 231 (Prince Frederick Road), along the border of Saint Mary’s and Charles County, in Charlotte Hall, Maryland. In this area, a few trees were damaged along Bach Drive and Maryland Route 5 (Leonardtown Road). A couple dozen trees were snapped and uprooted in the area of Mount Wolf Road and White Drive, where a few downed tree branches lead to siding and window damage on a housing structure. Around this time, the tornado peaked in strength, as an EF-1 system, estimated to have maximum wind gusts around 90 MPH. Some tree damage then continued as the tornado trekked northeastward into the area of Chappelear Drive and Mount Wolf Road. In this area, another uprooted tree fell onto house, but lead to no injuries. Sporadic tree damage was also noted along Maryland Route 231 (Prince Frederick Road), between Barney Drive and Colonial Drive. The tornado traveled a total of four and an eighth miles, before lifting off of the ground at 8:41PM, near benedict, Maryland, with a maximum path width of one hundred yards. No injuries or fatalities were reported. ...Forecaster Zach...  Around 12:22PM on Friday, May 27th, 2022, a tornado first touched down around the 3600 block of Toddsbury Lane in Olney, Maryland. Around this area, numerous tree limbs were downed, leading to some vehicular damage. The tornado then temporarily lifted off of the ground for a short time before touching back down once again and uprooting a number of trees near the cul-de-sac of Toddsbury Lane. Some of the fallen trees in this area had a trunk diameter of over two feet wide, with some of them blocking a pathway between the cul-de-sac and Queen Elizabeth Drive, and even damaging a few more automobiles in the area. In this area, people reported that there was a visible debris field near the cul-de-sac. After its brief, one minute stint, the tornado had only traveled a quarter of a mile and lifted off of the ground at 12:23PM. Maximum wind gusts within the tornado were estimated to be around 80 MPH, with its maximum width being only 125 yards. No injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the EF-0 tornado ...Forecaster Zach...  Around 7:28AM on Friday, February 7th, 2020, a short-lived one minute long EF-1 tornado touched down in Dickerson, Maryland, just to the west of a local farm located along the Potomac River near Martinsburg Road. At the farm, a few trees were downed and the roof was torn off of an older barn located on the property. Additionally, a few smaller buildings on the farm were toppled, as well as the metal frame of a windmill. The tornado then crossed Martinsburg Road, where a number of trees were snapped or uprooted, before lifting off of the ground at 7:29AM. The survey completed by the National Weather Service estimated that the tornado traveled one mile with peak wind gusts topping off around 95 MPH, and a maximum width of one hundred fifty yards. No injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the tornado. ...Forecaster Zach...  Around 7:38AM, on Friday, February 7th, 2020, a weak, one minute long EF-0 tornado touched down along Maryland Route 28 (Darnestown Road) between White Ground Road and Sugarland Road in Boyds, Maryland. In this area, a number of trees were downed, with a few falling onto utility lines in the area. The tornado continued over primarily rural fields before damaging a number of structures belonging to a dog training facility, Warrior Canine Connection, on Schaeffer Road. One of these structures was completely destroyed, with its debris impaling two other outdoor office trailers. Just to the northeast of this facility, some more tree damage was noted. The tornado lifted off of the ground around 7:39AM, after traveling just under two and a half miles, with maximum wind gusts of 80 MPH, and a maximum path width of seventy-five yards. No injuries or fatalities were reported. ...Forecaster Zach...  Around 7:44AM, on Friday, February 7th, 2020, an EF-1 tornado touched down near the 11000 block of Maryland Route 80 (Fingerboard Lane) in Monrovia, Maryland, where a barn and machine shed were completely destroyed, and a silo was also heavily damaged. As the tornado continued on its path, a number of trees were damaged around the junction of Maryland Route 80 (Fingerboard Lane) and Maryland Route 75 (Green Valley Road). This tree damage, as well as some utility line damage also occurred along Lynn Burke Road, near Old Bartholows Road. Additional tree damage was noted as the tornado passed Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 40 (Baltimore National Pike), near Jesse Smith Road. The tornado finally lifted off of the ground at 7:50AM, after causing extensive tree damage along Old Annapolis Road near Ravenwood Road, and along Bottom Road near the Woodville Branch of South Fork Linganore Creek. The survey completed by the National Weather Service determined that the tornado produced maximum wind gusts of 105 MPH, with a maximum path width of one hundred, fifty yards. No injuries or fatalities were reported as a result of the tornado. ...Forecaster Zach...  A survey completed by the National Weather Service determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down around 8:03AM on Friday, February 7th, 2020, within the Avondale Ridge Community of Westminster, Maryland, just west of Maryland Route 31 (New Windsor Road). In this area, a number of trees were snapped and uprooted in clusters. The tornado then traveled through downtown Westminster, running roughly parallel with Ridge Road. The snapping and uprooting of trees in this area lead to some road blockages and vehicular and fence damage. Some siding, roof, and shingle damage was also noted in the area. Further tree and fencing damages were noted along Hahn Road and Sunshine Way. In these areas, a vehicle was also blown over, as well as a military trailer belonging to the local National Guard Recruiting Office. A number of trees were also noted to be damaged along Lucabaugh Mill Road, near Maryland Route 27 (Manchester Road). The tornado then lifted for a short time before reestablishing itself along portions of Fort Schoolhouse Road, near Albert Rill Road in Manchester, Maryland. A tree also crush a portion of a residency in the area, with further tree damage along Park Avenue. Around this area, the tornado lifted off of the ground for good. In total, the tornado had an intermittent path of damage totaling just under ten and a half miles, with a maximum path width of one hundred yards. Maximum wind gusts were estimated to be around 90 MPH with no reported injuries or fatalities. ...Forecaster Zach...  During the morning on Thursday, September 10th, 2020, a tropical batch of rain showers moved into Washington, D.C. and the surrounding areas. Just before 1:30PM, rainfall rates began to significantly increase, as a heavier batch of precipitation moved into the area.  Rainfall rates of well over one inch per hour, and as high as three and a half inches per hour, were denoted by radar simulation. In total, between two and five inches of rain fell across the area, most of which fell within a two hour timespan. The highest rainfall report was found in Hyattsville, Maryland, totaling just under six and a half inches. In many places, such as Brentwood, Maryland, this type of rain event would typically only occur once every ten to twenty-five years. This extended period of heavy rainfall led to significant water level increase along many bodies of water in the area. Flash flooding along low-lying, poor drainage, and flood-prone areas occurred. ...Forecaster Zach...  Photo/GIF 1 credit: NWS Sterling
Photo 2 credit: NWS Sterling On Wednesday, May 29th, 2019, a strong macroburst, or a large downburst that extends more than two and a half miles in length, formed over the Nottingham area, producing wind gusts in excess of 90 MPH. The damage path began around the intersection of Yvonne Avenue and Silver Spring Road in Nottingham, continuing through much of White Marsh, ending at the intersection of Ebenezer Road and Bird River Road in Middle River. Along Silver Spring Road, two wooden telephone poles were knocked down, and a number of trees and tree branches were knocked down near Saxon Circle. Elsewhere within the area, numerous trees and large branches were also knocked down. Radar indicated that the macroburst reached its strongest levels around 5:55PM.  Another strong macroburst formed over the Baldwin area, also producing wind gusts in excess of 90 MPH. The damage path began around Moores Road in Baldwin, ending near Pleasantville Road in Fallston. Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted in the area, with some larger tree branches falling onto homes. The system moved through the area between 6:00PM and 6:15PM according to eyewitnesses, with a clear radar-indication of a macroburst being noticed at 6:10PM. Large hailstones, up to an an inch and a quarter in diameter, similar in size to a half dollar coin, were also reported within the system. ...Forecaster Zach...  Around 2:48PM on Thursday May 30th, 2019, an EF-0 tornado touched down near the Frederick County Public Safety Training Facility along the Monocacy River in Monrovia, Maryland. In this area, no structural damage was reported or noted, but a number of trees on the property were knocked down. Moving east-southeastward, the tornado continued to knock down additional trees along Reichs Ford Road, before crossing into Ijamsville. Within Ijamsville, trees were uprooted and large branches were snapped off of their parenting trees along Ijamsville Road, as well as along Mussetter Road around the Ijamsville United Methodist Church. Similar damage was experienced along portions of Prices Distillery Road, along Whiskey Road just to the south of the the Whiskey Creek Golf Course, within the community along Ed McClain Road, and along Green Valley Road. Around 2:59PM, the tornado lifted off of the ground after traversing approximately six and a half miles with a maximum path width of seventy-five yards. Maximum wind gusts around the tornado were estimated to be about 85 MPH, with no resulting injuries or fatalities. ...Forecaster Zach...  A survey conducted by the National Weather Service determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down near a residential community located between Meriweather Drive and Edgewoods Way in Glenelg, Maryland around 3:20PM on Thursday, May 30th, 2019. In this area, multiple roofs were damaged, and a number of trees were uprooted or snapped. Light and unsecured outdoor objects were also tossed hundreds of feet away from where they originated. The tornado continued to trek east-southeast, crossing Tridelphia Road, and other local roads, continuing to damage trees and powerlines in its path. Tree damage was also noted as the tornado cross Maryland Route 32 (Sykesville Road) before it impacted a Howard County Highway Maintenance Facility. At the facility, the main structure saw its roofing torn off, while a salt dome saw a portion of its fabric ripped off, a garage bay saw its doors blown open, and fencing around the property was damaged. Employees at the facility reported to see debris rotating in the area in a tornado-like manner. Additionally, as the tornado passed the facility, tree damage was noted on Buckskin Lake Drive, Folly Quarter Lane, and Heritage Hill Lane, while a local barns roof was lifted off of its structure. Over the barn’s property, the tornado lifted around 3:27PM, after trekking about four and a half miles with a maximum path width of one hundred yards. Maximum wind gusts within the tornado were estimated to be around 100 MPH, with no injuries or fatalities reported. ...Forecaster Zach...  On Saturday, April 20th, 2013, a National Weather Service survey of damage concluded that an EF-0 tornado touched down within the Marlboro Ridge Subdivision, located near Ritchie Marlboro Road in Largo, Maryland at 7:26AM on Friday, April 19th, 2013. Several trees were snapped and uprooted by the tornado, with a few homes having their garage doors and windows broken. One home had an interior garage wall collapse, as the winds entered the garage when the door was blown out. A number of other homes had some minor damage, relating to siding and roof shingles. The tornado only traveled on the ground for less than a minute with a path length of a half of a mile and a width of seventy-five yards. Maximum wind gusts within the tornado were estimated to be about 85 MPH, with no injuries or fatalities being reported.
...Forecaster Zach... The National Weather Service completed a damage survey, concluding that a brief, two-minute EF-0 tornado touched down within the Mount Vista Estates Subdivision along Vista View Court in Fork, Maryland at 3:28PM on Monday, June 10th, 2013. Several trees were uprooted in this area, while residents of the area reported to see debris swirling in a tornado-like fashion. Across the street from the Fork United Methodist Church, fallen trees lead to some fence damage on a property along Fork Road. In the end, as the tornado lifted around 3:30PM, the tornado only traveled on the ground for about a half of a mile, with a maximum path width of one hundred yards. Maximum wind gusts within the tornado were estimated to be about 80 MPH, with no fatalities or injuries reported.
...Forecaster Zach... A brief EF-0 tornado was confirmed to have occurred on Monday, June 10th, 2013. Originally, the tornado began as a waterspout over tidal portions of the Patapsco River. It then moved inland around 3:44PM, damaging the roof of a metal structure in the South Locust Point Marine Terminal. A small, wheeled trailer in the area was completely demolished, with an installed air conditioning system also being blown into a nearby office. On the north side of a nearby parking lot, debris from the tornado was cluttered against a chain-link fence. After just a minute inland, the tornado lifted off of the ground around 3:45PM, traveling just less than a quarter of a mile on land with a maximum path width of seventy-five yards. Maximum wind gusts were estimated to be about 80 MPH, with no injuries or fatalities being reported.
...Forecaster Zach... After surveying damage left behind, the National Weather Service determined that a brief, two minute EF-0 tornado touched down in a portion of forest just to the west of Woodbine Road at 6:59PM in Woodbine, Maryland on Monday, June 10th, 2013. In the area, a number of treetops were sheared, with some trees being fully uprooted and snapped. Along Woodbine Road, a traffic sign was sent blowing into nearby trees, while a wired fence was also damaged in the area. A two car garage was damaged at the 3200 block of Starting Gate Court as well, with some objects within being dispersed through bordering properties. Further tree damage was noted on Starting Gate Court, Florence Road, and Duval Road, including areas along Cabin Run. Around 7:01PM, the tornado lifted off of the ground after only traveling a half of a mile, with a maximum path width of one hundred yards. Maximum wind gusts within the tornado were estimated to be about 80 MPH, with no injuries or fatalities reported.
...Forecaster Zach... For days, forecasters across the region were tracking a powerful hurricane in the Caribbean that was set to track up the east coast. By the morning of October 27th, it became clear that impacts would be felt across the mid atlantic, some of which could be significant. The NHC included most of Maryland in the cone of uncertainty in their 5am advisory on the 27th. Hurricane Sandy made landfall in southern NJ as a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 90mph on October 29th. This storm prompted the governor to declare a State Of Emergency.  The most notable feature from sandy was its incredibly massive wind field, which was one of, if not the largest on record. Tropical storm conditions were experienced from the Carolinas all the way into Maine! Locally, winds were sustained between 30 and 40mph, with gusts of 60-75mph. This magnitude of wind combined with the long duration and heavy rain resulted in massive tree and powerline damage with hundreds of thousands of power outages. Since Sandy was undergoing the transition to a non-tropical system (still with hurricane force winds), no tropical related warnings were issued for our area. However, the region was blanketed by high wind warnings and wind advisories, along with extremely rare hurricane force wind warnings on the bay.  Widespread flash flooding also occurred with Sandy as rainfall amounts of 6-12" were observed across the region. This only exacerbated issued and resulted in flooded homes, businesses, and blocked/washed out roadways. There was also a storm surge along the bay, which caused some areas to experience both freshwater and saltwater flooding.
Forecaster Jack A small thunderstorm cell developed over the Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia at around 5:45pm and merged together with several other small cells. As this occured, the storm strengthened rapidly and quickly became severe with large hail and wind gusts over 60mph in western Montgomery County. As the storm moved north, it developed a microburst over Mount Airy, resulting in significant wind damage to trees and powerlines. Hundreds of trees, branches, and powerlines were blown down with numerous roads being blocked by the debris. Peak wind gusts were estimated at 70-90mph based off my storm survey of the area as well as radar analysis (IAD velocity showed 71mph winds just off the surface). Traffic lights and power were out for days on the north side of town near Winfield and Rt.26. Braddock road, Gillis road, and surrounding subdivisions were hit the hardest, but damage stretched as far east as woodbine from this same microburst. The first image below shows where I found damage, and the second is of the shelf cloud associated with this storm as it passed over my house with winds to around 50mph. Special appreciation goes to the countless residents of Mount Airy who posted on my facebook post their images of damage from the area. I would not have been able to do a survey if it was not for the people of the Mount Airy Online Community Facebook Page. Forecaster Jack   |