Maryland, 2023

Damaging Winds in Maryland, July 21, 2023

July 21, 2023 · NWS LWX · 6 events in 3 counties and zones

A line of thunderstorms (Mesoscale Convective Complex, MCS) that developed over the Midwest moved across northern Maryland and eastern West Virginia producing localized wind damage overnight. The event was noteworthy due to its timing.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
$24,000
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
6

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.

What happened

The episode as NWS LWX wrote it up.

A line of thunderstorms (Mesoscale Convective Complex, MCS) that developed over the Midwest moved across northern Maryland and eastern West Virginia producing localized wind damage overnight. The event was noteworthy due to its timing.

The radar

The Sterling radar (KLWX), 72 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 05:19 UTC.

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Event by event

6 thunderstorm wind. Local standard time, as filed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Frederick

When
July 21, 12:21 AM EST
Where
Frederick County, 0.61 mi ENE of Thurmont
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.624, -77.410

Trees blew down in the Thurmont area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Frederick

When
July 21, 12:55 AM EST
Where
Frederick County, 0.28 mi SW of New London
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.417, -77.254

Several trees blew down between Libertytown and New Market.

Thunderstorm Wind, Frederick

When
July 21, 1:00 AM EST
Where
Frederick County, 0.55 mi SE of Rosemont
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
Department of Highways
Coordinates
39.325, -77.622

Several trees blew down in the Brunswick area, including along MD-464 Souder Road/Point of Rocks Road near North Maple Avenue and Catoctin Mountain Highway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
July 21, 1:02 AM EST
Where
Carroll County, 1.1 mi SE of Greenmount
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.618, -76.856

Several trees blew down in the Hampstead area, including along Carrollton Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carroll

When
July 21, 1:09 AM EST
Where
Carroll County, 0.73 mi S of Flohrville
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$5,000
Reported by
911 Call Center
Coordinates
39.410, -76.978

Several trees blew down in the Eldersburg/Sykesville area, including on Emerald Lane, Cherry Tree Road, and Nicodemus Road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Anne Arundel

When
July 21, 3:29 AM EST
Where
Anne Arundel County, 0.45 mi SW of South Haven Beach
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Property damage
$2,000
Reported by
NWS Employee
Coordinates
38.965, -76.585

Several large tree limbs and wires blew down near Annapolis, including in the 2000 block of South Haven Road.

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: 1107785, 1107786, 1107790, 1107791, 1107793, 1107794.