Tornado History
Harford Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Harford, Maryland. The records below identify 19 tornadoes from 1959 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.1M, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Harford, Maryland
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Harford, Maryland with 0 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 5.31 miles in Harford, Maryland
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Harford, Maryland
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 18, 2004
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Harford, Maryland, June is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2004 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 2023 with at least $1.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2004 | F2 | Harford, Maryland | 2 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $350K |
| June 29, 1980 | F2 | Harford, Maryland | 2 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 10 | $250K |
| July 19, 1959 | F2 | Harford, Maryland | 0.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 1, 2012 | EF1 | Harford, Maryland | 1.2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 2 | $300K |
| September 18, 2004 | F1 | Harford, Maryland | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| July 16, 2007 | EF1 | Harford, Maryland | 4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| June 16, 1973 | F1 | Harford, Maryland | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| April 22, 2023 | EF0 | Harford, Maryland | 5.31 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| November 11, 1995 | F0 | Harford, Maryland | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 12, 2011 | EF0 | Harford, Maryland | 0.21 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| July 30, 1998 | F0 | Harford, Maryland | 0.6 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| March 29, 1997 | F0 | Harford, Maryland | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
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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.