Waterspout in Maryland

5 waterspout events since 1997

Every waterspout event the National Weather Service has filed in Maryland, year by year, with the most significant episodes. A tornado over water. One that moves ashore is filed as a tornado from the coastline on.

The most significant on the map

The most significant waterspout episodes in Maryland.

Tornadoes
Tropical storms and surge
Floods
Wind
Hail
Winter weather
Heat and drought
Cold
Fire, smoke and dust
Marine and coastal
Other

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The record

Events: 5
Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Damage: $5,000

Every year

The most significant

Ranked by deaths, injuries, damage and size together.

Flash Flooding and Damaging Wind in Maryland, August 11, 20011 injured · $220,000 · 7 eventsOn the afternoon of the 11th, thunderstorms with very heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and damaging winds moved across north central Maryland.
Damaging Winds and Waterspout in Maryland, January 18, 1999$120,000 · 63 kt wind · 12 eventsA vigorous cold front swept across Maryland during mid-afternoon on the 18th, accompanied by thunderstorms that produced damaging wind. The Baltimore/Washington International Airport in Anne Arundel County recorded a wind gust of 53 MPH at 3:25 PM.
Tornado and Hail in Maryland, July 15, 2000$1,000 · F0 · 5 eventsA thunderstorm produced several funnel clouds over Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries around Talbot County. Two of the funnels became waterspouts on the Miles River near Newcomb and Oak Creek. The waterspouts were captured on video.
Hail and Waterspout in Maryland, May 6, 19970.75 in hail · 2 eventsDime-sized hail fell briefly in Capitol Heights. Marble-sized hail fell a bit earlier in downtown Washington, DC. One tree fell onto wires near Greenbelt, causing a disruption of service to 2300 Potomac Electric Power customers.
Waterspout in Maryland, August 25, 1999$5,000 · 1 eventWaterspout from the Chesapeake Bay moved onshore and caused roof and siding damage to houses. Also, a wooden chair was carried about one-half mile and a gazebo was picked up.

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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.