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Tornado History

Caroline Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Caroline, Maryland. The records below identify 7 tornadoes from 1952 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $375K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$375K
Avg Length2.0 mi
Avg Width57 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Caroline, Maryland

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
April is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Caroline, Maryland with 0 deaths
2020 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 5.32 miles in Caroline, Maryland
Widest tornado: 183.0 yards in Caroline, Maryland
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Apr 5, 1952

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Caroline, Maryland, April is the most active month with 3 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2020 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 recorded events.

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.

$300K$30K$3K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $300K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 April 18, 19781978F1 July 31, 19921992EF0 June 4, 20082008F0 July 14, 19901990F0 April 5, 19521952EF0 April 13, 20202020EF0 November 30, 20202020© OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
April 18, 1978F1Caroline, Maryland0.1 mi10 yd00$25K
July 31, 1992F1Caroline, Maryland1 mi183 yd00$25K
June 4, 2008EF0Caroline, Maryland2.24 mi50 yd01$300K
July 14, 1990F0Caroline, Maryland0.3 mi20 yd00$25K
April 5, 1952F0Caroline, Maryland0.3 mi33 yd00$250
April 13, 2020EF0Caroline, Maryland4.85 mi30 yd00N/A
November 30, 2020EF0Caroline, Maryland5.32 mi75 yd00N/A

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.