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Tornado History
Cecil Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Cecil, Maryland. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1967 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $4.1M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
Key Tornado Statistics
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Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Cecil, Maryland with 0 deaths
2002 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 5.49 miles in Cecil, Maryland
Widest tornado: 580.0 yards in Cecil, Maryland
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on May 13, 2002
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Cecil, Maryland, July is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2002 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 1981 with at least $2.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1981 | F2 | Cecil, Maryland | 1.5 mi | 27 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| May 2, 2002 | F2 | Cecil, Maryland | 4.5 mi | 160 yd | 0 | 0 | $330K |
| April 1, 2023 | EF1 | Cecil, Maryland | 5.49 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| May 13, 2002 | F1 | Cecil, Maryland | 4 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 13, 2002 | F1 | Cecil, Maryland | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $70K |
| July 13, 1975 | F1 | Cecil, Maryland | 0.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| March 21, 1976 | F1 | Cecil, Maryland | 0.5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 3, 1967 | F1 | Cecil, Maryland | 0.3 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 24, 1975 | F1 | Cecil, Maryland | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 12, 2004 | F1 | Cecil, Maryland | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 12, 2004 | F1 | Cecil, Maryland | 0.8 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 13, 2019 | EF1 | Cecil, Maryland | 4.56 mi | 580 yd | 0 | 0 | N/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.