Strong Wind in Maryland

Events

749

Deaths

2

Injuries

8

Damage

$5.7 million

• Flooding and Strong Wind in Maryland, October 8, 20051 death · 3 injured · $230,000 · 9 eventsThe remnants of Tropical Storm Tammy caused widespread heavy rainfall between 3 to 7 inches across the region. Numerous reports of flooded roads were received due to the prolonged rains.
• Strong Wind in Maryland, November 13, 20031 death · $70,000 · 1 event
• Strong Wind in Maryland, March 15, 20151 death · 1 eventPotent upper level low over New England resulted in strong winds aloft. Decent mixing brought winds between 40 and 50 mph to the surface, mainly at the higher elevations along and west of the Blue Ridge.
• Flooding and Coastal Flood in Maryland, October 29 to 30, 2012$5.0 million · 52 kt wind · 15 eventsPost Tropical Storm Sandy caused an initial estimate of $5 million dollars in damage in the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
• 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.
• Flash Flooding and Coastal Flood in Maryland, February 4 to 5, 1998$1.1 million · 22 eventsA powerful nor'easter, carrying copious moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean region, dumped between 2 and 4 inches of rain across much of Maryland between the foothills and the Chesapeake Bay.
• Hail and Damaging Winds in Maryland, July 27, 20052 injured · $450,000 · 1.75 in hail · 18 eventsA cold front moved through the region during the late afternoon and evening. This cold front, combined with moist and unstable conditions, triggered widespread showers and storms across the region.
• Flooding and Coastal Flood in Maryland, May 11 to 12, 20082 injured · $406,000 · 50 kt wind · 20 eventsA potent storm system crossed the region May 12th. Warm and moist air filtered in ahead of the system, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain.
• Strong Wind in Maryland, November 22, 2005$1.5 million · 6 eventsA large low pressure system along with a strong cold front moved across the region on Thanksgiving Day causing strong winds. The system caused a prolonged period of strong winds in many parts of the region.
• Flood and Strong Wind in Maryland, September 1 to 2, 2006$500,000 · 10 eventsThe combination of the remnants of Tropical Storm Ernnesto and a large high pressure system over eastern Canada produced heavy rain and strong winds along the Maryland Eastern Shore.
• Strong Wind in Maryland, November 13, 20031 injured · $231,000 · 55 kt wind · 13 eventsA strong cold front moved through the region early on the 13th, leaving frigid temperatures and strong winds. Widespread damage due to downed trees and power lines resulted.
• Strong Wind in Maryland, October 28, 2006$225,000 · 11 eventsVery strong westerly winds occurred on the 28th due to the passage of a large low pressure system. Winds gusted as high as 45 to 50 mph across most of Maryland. Scattered reports of downed trees and powerlines lead to many power outages across much of the state.
• Heavy Rain and Strong Wind in Maryland, March 21, 20011 injured · $110,000 · 17 eventsA Nor'easter moved from the North Carolina coast to New England from the 20th to the 22nd. As it passed by the Mid Atlantic region, it dropped heavy precipitation between midnight and mid afternoon on the 21st.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Maryland, December 12, 2000$155,000 · 55 kt wind · 14 eventsA vigorous cold front crossed the region between 4 AM and 9 AM on the 12th. As the front passed, northwest winds gusted to between 40 and 60 MPH and didn't begin to subside until midday.
• Strong Wind in Maryland, March 6, 1997$150,000 · 14 eventsThe combination of deep low pressure over the Canadian Maritime region with arctic high pressure over the midwestern U.S. produced northwesterly wind gusts to 50 mph or greater on land and as high as 54 mph on the Chesapeake Bay.
• Flash Flooding and Heavy Rain in Maryland, January 28, 1998$95,000 · 16 eventsA fairly intense and slow-moving nor'easter produced a large area of moderate to heavy rains across central and lower southern Maryland beginning late on the 27th and continuing through late afternoon on the 28th.
• Strong Wind in Maryland, February 24, 19981 injured · $70,000 · 14 eventsAn intensifying storm off the middle Atlantic coast produced sustained northwest winds of 25 to 32 mph with frequent gusts in excess of 40 mph over all of Maryland west of the Bay during the afternoon.
• Strong Wind in Maryland, March 31, 1997$100,000 · 14 eventsA nor'easter, languishing off the middle Atlantic coast, produced sustained winds between 25 and 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph or higher over all of northern and central Maryland.
• Strong Wind in Maryland, February 17, 2006$140,000 · 5 eventsA strong cold front brought very strong and gusty winds to the Mid-Atlantic on February 17. Wind gusts up to 50 mph occurred across the region. Scattered power outages occurred due to downed trees or powerlines across the area.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Maryland, November 13, 2003$105,000 · 55 kt wind · 5 eventsThe combination of a rapidly deepening low pressure system moving through the Saint Lawrence Valley and a high pressure system building in from the Plains States produced strong to high winds across the Eastern Shore.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Maryland, February 10, 2008$61,000 · 54 kt wind · 13 eventsGusty winds developed in the wake of a strong cold front that crossed the region February 10th. Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph were measured in some locations, with several hours of wind gusts in excess of 40 mph. This downed trees and power lines across the region.
• High Wind and Strong Wind in Maryland, December 1, 2006$82,000 · 59 kt wind · 4 eventsA strong cold front blew across the Mid Atlantic. Very strong winds accompanied this front.
• Strong Wind in Maryland, March 8, 2005$70,000 · 5 eventsIn addition to the snow, strong gusty northwest winds developed during the afternoon and evening of the 8th as a low pressure system intensified off the Middle Atlantic and New England States.
• Strong Wind in Maryland, January 25, 2010$70,000 · 5 eventsStrong southerly winds affected the Eastern Shore during the morning of the 25th. Peak wind gusts averaged 45 to 50 mph, with the strongest winds in the southern part of the Eastern Shore.
• Flash Flooding and Flood in Maryland, April 2 to 3, 2005$60,000 · 51 kt wind · 7 eventsA strong cold front crossed the Mid Atlantic Saturday, April 2nd. This front brought severe thunderstorms that downed trees and power lines as well as heavy downpours that flooded rivers, streams, and roadways.

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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.