Storm Surge/Tide in Maryland

Events

27

Deaths

0

Injuries

0

Damage

$54 million

• Tropical Storm and Storm Surge in Maryland, September 16, 199916 injured · $7.1 million · 30 eventsHurricane Floyd made landfall just east of Cape Fear, North Carolina in the early morning hours of the 16th and moved north-northeast across extreme southeast Virginia to near Ocean City, Maryland by evening on the 16th.
• Tropical Storm and Storm Surge in Maryland, September 18 to 19, 2003$50 million · 50 kt wind · 15 eventsTropical Storm Isabel caused a record breaking tide and storm surge up the Chesapeake Bay, heavy rain and strong power outage producing winds. Isabel made landfall as a hurricane near Drum Inlet, North Carolina around 100 p.m.
• Storm Surge and High Wind in Maryland, September 1 to 2, 2006$3.7 million · 55 kt wind · 11 eventsThe Tide crest at Annapolis was 3.56 MLLW late Friday. Moderate coastal flooding occurred due to the storm surge from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto. In Charles County, mandatory evacuations were ordered due to the flooding, with many roads flooded.
• Tornado and Storm Surge in Maryland, April 21, 20001 injured · $290,000 · F1 · 22 eventsLow pressure passed directly over the Mid-Atlantic region on the 21st and spawned thunderstorms with winds in excess of 55 MPH, heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and large hail.
• Storm Surge in Maryland, September 6, 1996$1.6 million · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Maryland, September 6, 1996$1.4 million · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Maryland, September 6, 1996$750,000 · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Maryland, September 6, 1996$250,000 · 1 event
• Storm Surge in Maryland, September 6, 1996$100,000 · 1 eventThe track of Tropical Storm Fran from south-central through western Virginia allowed gusty southeast winds at and just above the surface to channel water up the Chesapeake Bay and its main tributaries.
• Storm Surge in Maryland, January 15, 2006$25,000 · 1 eventA major coastal storm system, containing very strong winds, caused tidal levels to fall significantly below normal levels. Several marinas near the city of Annapolis, MD noted numerous boats stuck in place or tipped on their sides due to the very low water levels.
• Storm Surge and Lightning Strike in Maryland, September 5 to 6, 19991 injured · $5,000 · 10 eventsThe remnants of Hurricane Dennis moved across Maryland from late on the 4th through midday on the 6th. Its legacy included heavy rain, especially across Central Maryland, power outages from fallen tree limbs, and tidal flooding along the western shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay.
• Tropical Storm and Storm Surge in Maryland, September 6, 20087 eventsTropical Storm Hanna brought heavy rain, strong winds and some tidal flooding to the Eastern Shore during the day and into the evening of the 6th.
• Storm Surge in Maryland, April 27, 20001 eventHeavy rainfall in combination with strong east winds produced flooding in Annapolis Harbor around high tide on the morning on the 27th. Several streets around City Dock were inundated with up to 3 feet of water.

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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.