Maryland, 1998

Damaging Winds in Maryland, June 13, 1998

June 13, 1998 · NWS AKQ · 4 events in 3 counties and zones

4 thunderstorm wind, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$11,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
4

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

The radar

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Event by event

4 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Dorchester

When
June 13, 4:20 PM EST
Where
Dorchester County, Hurlock
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
38.630, -75.870

Several trees and power lines down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wicomico

When
June 13, 4:40 PM EST
Where
Wicomico County, Salisbury
Measured
66 kt (76 mph)
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
ARPT EQUIP(AWOS,ASOS)
Coordinates
38.370, -75.600

Wind gust of 66 knots (76 mph) was recorded at Salisbury Wicomico County Airport. Few trees and power lines down around the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Wicomico

When
June 13, 4:45 PM EST
Where
Wicomico County, Salisbury
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
38.370, -75.600

Thunderstorm winds caused construction wall to collapse at Giant food store.

Thunderstorm Wind, Worcester

When
June 13, 5:10 PM EST
Where
Worcester County, West Ocean City
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
EMERGENCY MANAGER
Coordinates
38.330, -75.100

Several trees down near golf course along Route 50.

What these are

Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5657705, 5658220, 5658221, 5658222.