Tornado History
Montgomery Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Montgomery, Maryland. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1952 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $11.1M, with 0 deaths and 6 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Montgomery, Maryland
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Montgomery, Maryland with 0 deaths
2012 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 20.1 miles in Montgomery, Maryland
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Montgomery, Maryland
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 1, 2012
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Montgomery, Maryland, June is the most active month with 9 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2012 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 2024 with at least $6.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2024 | EF1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 15.16 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 5 | $5.0M |
| October 18, 1990 | F1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $2.5M |
| November 5, 2003 | F1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 10 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.2M |
| June 5, 2024 | EF1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 8.83 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.0M |
| May 27, 2001 | F1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 3.5 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| June 21, 2000 | F1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| September 17, 2004 | F1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 1 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| February 7, 2020 | EF1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 1.11 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $92K |
| August 31, 1952 | F1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 0 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 26, 1967 | F1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 20, 1991 | F1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 0.8 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 22, 1995 | F1 | Montgomery, Maryland | 0.4 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.