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Tornado History

Somerset Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Somerset, Maryland. The records below identify 6 tornadoes from 1981 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $318K, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes6
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries1
Property Damage$318K
Avg Length1.1 mi
Avg Width72 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Somerset, Maryland

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

Average 0.1 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Somerset, Maryland with 0 deaths
2002 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 2.3 miles in Somerset, Maryland
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Somerset, Maryland
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Sep 8, 1981

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Somerset, Maryland, July is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2002 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
F1
EF1

Summary: F0 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2022 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 August 4, 20222022F1 September 8, 19811981F1 May 13, 20022002F0 January 6, 20022002F0 July 5, 20062006F0 July 14, 20032003© 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
August 4, 2022EF1Somerset, Maryland2.3 mi100 yd01$250K
September 8, 1981F1Somerset, Maryland1 mi60 yd00$25K
May 13, 2002F1Somerset, Maryland1 mi100 yd00$20K
January 6, 2002F0Somerset, Maryland1 mi100 yd00$20K
July 5, 2006F0Somerset, Maryland0.3 mi25 yd00$3K
July 14, 2003F0Somerset, Maryland1 mi50 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.