Tornado History
Washington Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Washington, Maryland. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1961 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.6M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Washington, Maryland
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 6 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Washington, Maryland with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 5 miles in Washington, Maryland
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Washington, Maryland
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 16, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Washington, Maryland, June is the most active month with 6 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1998 was the most active year with 4 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 1998 with at least $418K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 19, 1996 | F2 | Washington, Maryland | 2 mi | 125 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| May 17, 2011 | EF1 | Washington, Maryland | 2.11 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $300K |
| May 25, 2004 | F1 | Washington, Maryland | 1.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 16, 1998 | F1 | Washington, Maryland | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 1 | $200K |
| June 16, 1998 | F1 | Washington, Maryland | 5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| August 26, 1999 | F1 | Washington, Maryland | 1.5 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $75K |
| July 24, 1961 | F1 | Washington, Maryland | 0 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 16, 1998 | F1 | Washington, Maryland | 2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| September 17, 2004 | F0 | Washington, Maryland | 1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $120K |
| July 19, 1996 | F0 | Washington, Maryland | 2 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| June 18, 1997 | F0 | Washington, Maryland | 2 mi | 15 yd | 0 | 0 | $10K |
| June 19, 1998 | F0 | Washington, Maryland | 1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $8K |
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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.