Tornado History
Baltimore Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Baltimore, Maryland. The records below identify 28 tornadoes from 1973 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $43.1M, with 0 deaths and 65 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Baltimore, Maryland
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 10 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Baltimore, Maryland with 0 deaths
1990 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 6.73 miles in Baltimore, Maryland
Widest tornado: 250.0 yards in Baltimore, Maryland
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Oct 18, 1990
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Baltimore, Maryland, June is the most active month with 10 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1990 was the most active year with 3 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1990 with at least $25.3M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 18, 1990 | F2 | Baltimore, Maryland | 0.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 59 | $25.0M |
| September 5, 1979 | F2 | Baltimore, Maryland | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 16, 1973 | F2 | Baltimore, Maryland | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 4 | $25K |
| June 5, 2024 | EF1 | Baltimore, Maryland | 2.85 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 | $10.0M |
| June 5, 2024 | EF1 | Baltimore, Maryland | 0.94 mi | 110 yd | 0 | 0 | $5.0M |
| May 16, 2025 | EF1 | Baltimore, Maryland | 1.39 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| November 8, 1996 | F1 | Baltimore, Maryland | 3.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $750K |
| October 18, 1990 | F1 | Baltimore, Maryland | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 13, 2000 | F1 | Baltimore, Maryland | 5 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 3, 2021 | EF1 | Baltimore, Maryland | 2.2 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 24, 1995 | F1 | Baltimore, Maryland | 2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 19, 1996 | F1 | Baltimore, Maryland | 1.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.