List of Maryland hurricanes (1950–present)
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, tropical storms and tropical depressions have affected the U.S. state of
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. Many of these storms also affect the country's capital, Washington, D.C., since the city is located on territory ceded by Maryland. Hurricanes are the most intense classification of these storms, while tropical storms and tropical depressions are generally weaker. The
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is often affected by cyclones that brush the East Coast. Central and
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, as well as Washington, D.C., commonly receive rainfall from the remnants of storms that make landfall elsewhere and track northward. On rare occasions, the area experiences the effects of Pacific storms; one such example of this is Hurricane Tico, which made landfall on Mexico and moved inland.
Hurricane Agnes Hurricane Agnes in 1972 was the costliest hurricane to hit the United States at the time, causing an estimated $2.1 billion in damage. The hurricane's death toll was 128. The effects of Agnes were widespread, from the Caribbean to Canada, ...
of the 1972 season was the deadliest storm, killing 19 people as a result of heavy flooding. The most damaging storm was Hurricane Irene, which resulted in $151 million in damage.
Hurricane Hazel Hurricane Hazel was the deadliest, second costliest, and most intense hurricane of the 1954 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm killed at least 469 people in Haiti before striking the United States near the border between North and Sout ...
caused sustained hurricane-force winds (winds of or greater) in the state, the only storm during the time period to do so. No storms made landfall in Maryland at hurricane intensity. Since 1950, thirteen tropical cyclones have collectively killed 64 people.


Storms


1950–1959

*September 9, 1950 – Outer moisture from Hurricane Dog drops heavy rainfall in the Mid-Atlantic. In Bel Air, a car drove into the swollen
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; three people in the car drowned and a fourth was injured. *September 1, 1952 – Tropical Storm Able crosses the state, although damage, if any, is unknown. *October 15, 1954 –
Hurricane Hazel Hurricane Hazel was the deadliest, second costliest, and most intense hurricane of the 1954 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm killed at least 469 people in Haiti before striking the United States near the border between North and Sout ...
crosses the state, producing hurricane-force winds. In addition to wind damage, flooding was severe along the
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, while
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was reported inland. Overall, six deaths and about $11 million in damage were reported. *August 12, 1955 – Tropical Storm Connie causes widespread damage, including where the storm's center passes directly over St. Mary's, Calvert, and
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Counties. It drops heavy rainfall, peaking at in
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. The rainfall leads to flooding which causes $2.5 million in damage. When the
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''Levin J. Marvel'' capsized in high seas, 14 people drown. *August 18, 1955 – As Tropical Storm Diane begins its turn to the east-northeast over Virginia, associated heavy rains, combined with saturated grounds from Connie just days before, cause flooding in central parts of the state, especially along the
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. *September 19, 1955 –
Hurricane Ione Hurricane Ione () was a strong, Category 4 hurricane that affected North Carolina in September 1955, bringing high winds and significant rainfall. It came on the heels of Hurricanes Connie and Diane, and compounded problems already caused ...
makes landfall in
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; its outer moisture produces light rainfall across the state. *September 28, 1956 –
Hurricane Flossy Hurricane Flossy originated from a tropical disturbance in the eastern Pacific Ocean and moved across Central America into the Gulf of Mexico as a tropical depression on September 21, 1956, which became a tropical storm on September 22 and a h ...
passes southeast of the state, producing up to of rain. In nearby Washington, D.C., a peak wind gust of is reported. *September 28, 1958 – Hurricane Helene remains well off of the Carolina coast, though light rain falls across the Mid-Atlantic states. *September 30, 1959 – The remnants of
Hurricane Gracie Hurricane Gracie was a major hurricane that formed in September 1959, the strongest during the 1959 Atlantic hurricane season and the most intense to strike the United States since Hurricane Hazel in 1954. National Hurricane CenterPreliminary ...
drop moderate rainfall over western Maryland.


1960–1969

*July 30, 1960 – Tropical Storm Brenda crosses southeastern Maryland. The storm's rainfall causes flooding in St. Mary's County. *September 12, 1960 –
Hurricane Donna Hurricane Donna, known in Puerto Rico as Hurricane San Lorenzo, was the strongest hurricane of the 1960 Atlantic hurricane season, and caused severe damage to the Lesser Antilles, the Greater Antilles, and the East Coast of the United States, e ...
passes just offshore, producing wind gusts of over in Ocean City. Flooding along the eastern shore causes two deaths. *September 21, 1961 –
Hurricane Esther Hurricane Esther was the first large tropical cyclone to be discovered by satellite imagery. The fifth tropical cyclone, named storm, and hurricane of the 1961 Atlantic hurricane season, Esther developed from an area of disturbed weather hundred ...
moves northward, parallel to the coast. Wind gusts to are observed at Ocean City, and storm surge flooding causes damage to the city's
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and
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. *September 1, 1964 – In
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, of rain falls as Tropical Storm Cleo tracks just south of the state. *October 4, 1964 – The remnants of
Hurricane Hilda Hurricane Hilda was an intense tropical cyclone that ravaged areas of the United States Gulf Coast, particularly Louisiana. In addition to its damage inland, the hurricane greatly disrupted offshore oil production, and at its time was the costlie ...
cause light to moderate precipitation. *October 17, 1964 – The remnants of Hurricane Isbell drop light rainfall. *September 13, 1965 – The remnants of
Hurricane Betsy Hurricane Betsy was an intense and destructive tropical cyclone that brought widespread damage to areas of Florida and the central United States Gulf Coast in September 1965. The storm's erratic nature, coupled with its intensity and minim ...
produce light rainfall across western part of the state. *September 16, 1967 –
Tropical Storm Doria Tropical Storm Doria was the costliest tropical cyclone in the 1971 Atlantic hurricane season. The fifth tropical storm of the season, Doria developed from a tropical wave on August 20 to the east of the Lesser Antilles, and after five days with ...
makes landfall in Virginia; associated high seas damage the
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at Ocean City. *June 13, 1968 – Tropical Depression Abby produces of rainfall at Centreville. *June 26, 1968 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Candy drop moderate rainfall. *September 11, 1968 – Tropical Depression Fourteen produces of rain near Parkton. *October 20, 1968 – As
Hurricane Gladys Hurricane Gladys was the first Atlantic hurricane to be observed each by the hurricane hunters, radar imagery, and photographs from space. The seventh named storm and fifth hurricane (including one unnamed hurricane) of the 1968 season, Gladys ...
parallels the east coast, tides of up to are felt along the coast. As a result, street flooding is reported in Ocean City. *August 20, 1969 – The remnants of
Hurricane Camille Hurricane Camille was the second most intense tropical cyclone on record to strike the United States, behind the 1935 Labor Day hurricane. The most intense storm of the 1969 Atlantic hurricane season, Camille originated as a tropical depression ...
cause extensive flooding in
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, though they drop only moderate rainfall peaking at in Maryland. *September 9, 1969 – Hurricane Gerda intensifies offshore, prompting a hurricane watch for eastern Maryland. Because the storm remained offshore, only light precipitation falls.


1970–1979

*August 28, 1971 –
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parallels the east coast, resulting in tides 2.7 feet (0.8 m) above normal in
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. *September 13, 1971 – Tropical Storm Heidi passes offshore, dropping of rain in parts of the state. *Early October 1971 – The remnants of
Hurricane Ginger Hurricane Ginger was the second longest-lasting Atlantic hurricane on record. The eighth tropical cyclone and fifth hurricane of the 1971 Atlantic hurricane season, Ginger spent 27.25 days as a tropical cyclone, lasting from September  ...
make landfall in
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, turn north-northeast, and brush southern Maryland with light rainfall. *June 2, 1972 – Heavy rainfall from
Tropical Storm Agnes The name Agnes has been used for a total of sixteen tropical cyclones worldwide: one in the Atlantic Ocean, thirteen in the Western North Pacific Ocean, one in the South-West Indian Ocean, and one in the South Pacific Ocean. In the Atlantic: * Hur ...
, combined with a separate low to the west, contribute to the state's worst flooding in 36 years. Severe damage and at least 19 deaths are reported throughout the region. Throughout the state, 1,930 were damaged, of which 103 were destroyed. 17 farm buildings were destroyed and 44 damaged, and 82 small businesses were destroyed. Total damage is estimated at $80 million. *September 3, 1972 –
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remains well offshore, though its outer bands drop light precipitation across the southern Delmarva Peninsula. *September 23–26, 1975 –
Hurricane Eloise Hurricane Eloise was the most destructive tropical cyclone of the 1975 Atlantic hurricane season. The fifth tropical storm, fourth hurricane, and second major hurricane of the season, Eloise formed as a tropical depression on September 13 to the ...
becomes an extratropical frontal low over
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. The storm's moisture drops of rain in
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, causing severe
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, particularly in the Monocacy and
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basins. *October 27, 1975 –
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becomes extratropical to the east of the state; light rain falls over the southern
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. *August 9, 1976 –
Hurricane Belle Hurricane Belle was a strong tropical cyclone that caused moderate damage across the East Coast of the United States in August 1976. In late July, a tropical wave emerged off the west coast of Africa. Traversing the Atlantic Ocean for more ...
parallels the east coast, prompting hurricane warnings for the coastline. The center of the storm passes to the east of the state, producing wind gusts of around at Ocean City. *Mid-September 1976 – Subtropical Storm Three becomes
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to the south of the state. The resulting low moves northward, dropping moderate rainfall. *July 29–31, 1979 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Claudette drop light, spotty rainfall in southern areas. *September 5, 1979 – Tropical Storm David crosses the western part of the state, dropping up to of rainfall. Associated bands spawn seven
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es throughout the state. One of the tornadoes strikes near Crofton, causing tree and structure damage, as well as one injury.


1980–1989

* June 7, 1981 – A
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moves off the Mid-Atlantic coast, brushing the southern tip of Maryland with light rainfall. * July 1, 1981 –
Tropical Storm Bret The name Bret has been used for seven tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. * Tropical Storm Bret (1981), made landfall in southern Maryland, no real damage * Tropical Storm Bret (1987), short-lived storm, remained in the eastern Atlantic Ocean ...
makes landfall on Maryland, although there is no reported damage. * August 19, 1981 – Tropical Storm Dennis brushes the extreme southern section of the Delmarva Peninsula, with light rainfall. * September 30, 1983 – Tropical Storm Dean makes landfall on
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and produces up to of rainfall in the state. * October 25, 1983 – The remnants of Hurricane Tico, a Pacific storm, drop light rainfall across Maryland and surrounding locations. * July 25, 1985 – The remnants of
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cause moderate rainfall in southern Maryland, and light wind gusts. Rough seas from the system capsize a few boats along the
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, and the rainfall collapses a house under construction in
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. * August 18, 1985 – Remnant moisture from Hurricane Danny drops up to of rain on the Delmarva Peninsula, although damage, if any is unknown. * September 24, 1985 –
Tropical Storm Henri The name Henri has been used for six tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean: * Hurricane Henri (1979), took unusual route around Yucatán Peninsula, caused no significant damage * Tropical Storm Henri (1985), crossed Long Island as a weak storm ...
parallels the coastline, dropping light rainfall. * September 27, 1985 –
Hurricane Gloria Hurricane Gloria was a powerful hurricane that caused significant damage along the east coast of the United States and in Atlantic Canada during the 1985 Atlantic hurricane season. It was the first significant tropical cyclone to strike the nor ...
passes east of Maryland and drops over of rain. Wind gusts to blast the coastline, causing
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. * August 18, 1986 –
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tracks just miles offshore, spawning wind gusts up to . The storm also drops up to of rain in Maryland. * September 1987 – Tropical Depression Nine produces up to of rainfall throughout the area. * August 28, 1988 – The state receives light rainfall caused by
Tropical Storm Chris The name Chris has been used for seven tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. * Tropical Storm Chris (1982), made landfall at Sabine Pass and caused widespread flooding as far inland as Tennessee, but total damage was low. * Tropical Storm Chris ( ...
. * Mid-October 1989 – The remnants of Hurricane Jerry track eastward off the Mid-Atlantic coast, dropping light amounts of rainfall in northern locales.


1990–1994

* Mid-October 1990 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Marco produce moderate rainfall in western locations. * August 19, 1991 –
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passes offshore, producing waves of up to high. * Late August 1992 – Remnant moisture from
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produces up to of rain in western areas of the state. * September 25, 1992 – Tropical Storm Danielle makes landfall on the Delmarva Peninsula, producing winds of in Ocean City. Storm tide ranges from an estimated storm tide of 2–3 feet (0.6–0.9 m). The storm produces moderate rainfall of over 3 inches (76 mm) across the
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. * September 1, 1993 – Uncertainty in the track of
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track prompts voluntary evacuations of Ocean City, although the storm quickly turns away from the state. * July 21, 1994 – Tropical Depression Two passes just west of the western border with light precipitation. * August 18, 1994 – Tropical Storm Beryl's remnants track over western Maryland, producing light rainfall. * November 20, 1994 –
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dissipates over
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, dropping light to moderate rainfall over the southern Delmarva Peninsula.


1995–1999

* June 6, 1995 – The remnants of
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produce light showers in some locations, amounting to less than an inch. * August 6, 1995 – Remnant moisture from Hurricane Erin produces of rainfall in Chestertown. * October 3, 1995 – The remnants of
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track well west of Maryland, producing light rainfall across the entire state. Moderate winds downed trees and tree limbs onto
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. The system spawns numerous tornadoes, the most notable of which contains winds of ; this particular tornado results in three injuries and damages over 100 homes. * July 13, 1996 – Tropical Storm Bertha passes over the state producing wind gusts peaking at at Ocean City. Several trees and power lines are downed resulting in scattered power outages and property damage. In Dorchester, one tornado is confirmed. Also, rainfall of up to causes some street flooding. * September 6, 1996 –
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tracks west of the state, spawning wind gusts of up to which, combined with saturated soil, downs numerous trees. Along the
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, a storm surge of up to inundates coastal communities. This causes tidal flooding which results in one injury and forces several people to evacuate. The heavy rainfall severely floods the
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, damaging over 500 homes and destroying nearly of corn and soy crops. As a result of Fran, one death is reported, and $50 million (1996 USD, $68 million 2008 USD) in damage is blamed on the storm. * October 8, 1996 – Moisture from Tropical Storm Josephine moves northward along the East Coast. Up to of rainfall is reported, resulting in the flooding of numerous roads. The
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station in Ocean City records a wind gust of which results in several downed trees and power lines. The winds break loose a
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from its moorings. * July 24, 1997 – Tropical Storm Danny passes south of the state, dropping up to in southernmost locations. Because of a previous
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, there are no reports of flooding except for minor drainage ditch overflows. * August 5, 1998 – The remnants of Hurricane Earl track south of the state, producing light rainfall on the
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. * August 28, 1998 –
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reports of rainfall from Hurricane Bonnie which tracks offshore in the Atlantic. * September 4, 1999 – The remnants of
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drop heavy rainfall which surpasses and flooding. On the coast of Maryland, tides were up to above average. In Havre de Grace, four people were seriously injured when a car crossed the median and slammed into an oncoming vehicle, which is blamed on heavy rainfall. Two or more lightning strikes leave over 6,700 people without power. * September 15, 1999 –
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parallels the shore of the Delmarva Peninsula as a tropical storm. Chestertown, reports a maximum rainfall total of 14 inches (350 mm), with other locales reporting similar values. Extreme river flooding causes moderate damage to bridges and roads, resulting in a damage toll of $7.9 million (1999 USD, $10 million 2008 USD) throughout the state. In addition, over 250,000 residents are without
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because of high winds blowing down power lines. More than 28 people are forced to be rescued by boat as a result of severe flooding. Nine other people were from an apartment building near Great Mills. Two people are injured and one person is killed by
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after losing power and running a generator inside their home. Also, a 12‑year-old boy is caught in flood waters and is swept a half mile (800 m) down a drainage ditch before being rescued and treated for
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. * October 17, 1999 – Showers from Hurricane Irene are reported, totaling to in some places.


2000–2004

* September 19, 2000 – The remnants of
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track over the
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, producing up to of rainfall, mainly to the east of the center. * June 16, 2001 – The weakening
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tracks northward along the
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, passing southeast of the state. Rainfall from Allison totaled to 7.5 inches (190 mm) in Denton, closing eleven roads and causing washouts on 41 others. * September 11, 2002 – The pressure gradient between a strong
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system in the central United States and
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located east of the state result in gusty winds, peaking at at Tolchester Beach. The winds damage tree limbs and caused power outages to 3,000 customers, although it was quickly restored. * September 16, 2002 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Hanna brought light rainfall to the Eastern Shore. * September 27, 2002 – As the remnants of
Hurricane Isidore Hurricane Isidore was a powerful tropical cyclone that caused widespread flooding and heavy damage across Mexico, Cuba, and the United States in September 2002. The ninth named storm and the second hurricane in the 2002 Atlantic hurricane seas ...
track northward through the
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, it produces light to moderate showers in northern and central Maryland. * October 11, 2002—Remnant moisture from Hurricane Kyle produces moderate rainfall, reaching in
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. * July 3, 2003 – Rainfall peaking at falls in association with the remnants of
Tropical Storm Bill The name Bill has been used for five tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. * Hurricane Bill (1997), threatened Bermuda, but passed the island without incident * Tropical Storm Bill (2003), made landfall west of New Orleans killing four and caus ...
. In northern and central
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, several secondary roads are closed due to heavy rainfall and flooding. * September 4, 2003 – The remnants of
Tropical Storm Grace The name Grace has been used for nineteen tropical cyclones worldwide: six in the Atlantic Ocean, ten in the Western Pacific Ocean, two in the Australian region of the South Pacific Ocean. and one in the South-West Indian Ocean. In the Atlantic: * ...
drop up to of rain in western areas of the state, although there are no reports of damage. * September 14, 2003 – The remnant moisture from
Tropical Storm Henri The name Henri has been used for six tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean: * Hurricane Henri (1979), took unusual route around Yucatán Peninsula, caused no significant damage * Tropical Storm Henri (1985), crossed Long Island as a weak storm ...
produce light rainfall over the state. * September 17, 2003 –
Hurricane Isabel Hurricane Isabel was the strongest Atlantic hurricane since Mitch, and the deadliest, costliest, and most intense hurricane in the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane Isabel was also the strongest hurricane in the open waters of the Atlan ...
tracks south and west of the state, causing moderate to severe damage. Along the Eastern Shore, the hurricane produces a
storm surge A storm surge, storm flood, tidal surge, or storm tide is a coastal flood or tsunami-like phenomenon of rising water commonly associated with low-pressure weather systems, such as cyclones. It is measured as the rise in water level above the ...
peaking at 8 feet (2.4 m) on the
Chesapeake Bay The Chesapeake Bay ( ) is the largest estuary in the United States. The Bay is located in the Mid-Atlantic region and is primarily separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Delmarva Peninsula (including the parts: the Eastern Shore of Maryland / ...
side in
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and 6.5 feet (2 m) on the Atlantic coast in Ocean City. The large size of Isabel causes strong winds across the area, including maximum sustained winds of and a gust of in
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. Over 1.4 million people throughout the state lose electric power at some point during the storm. One death in Maryland is attributed to the hurricane, and over 200 injuries are reported. In all, damage is estimated at over $530 million (2003 USD, $621 million 2008 USD). Winds sensors in Washington, D.C. report winds of up to , which causes $125 million (2003 USD, $146 million 2008 USD) in damage. * August 3, 2004 – Hurricane Alex's outskirts affected several portions of the state with heavy rainfall. 6.05 in (154 mm) of rainfall was reported in
Assateague Island Assateague Island is a long barrier island located off the eastern coast of the Delmarva Peninsula facing the Atlantic Ocean. The northern two-thirds of the island is in Maryland while the southern third is in Virginia. The Maryland sectio ...
. * August 12, 2004 – Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Bonnie drops light rainfall across portions of the state. * August 14, 2004 – The weakening Tropical Storm Charley drops rainfall across portions of the state. In Assateague Island, total rainfall was reported at 2.21 in (56 mm). * August 30, 2004 –
Hurricane Gaston A tropical cyclone is a rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a low-pressure center, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rain and squalls. Depend ...
tracks east of the state, producing light rainfall along the eastern shore. * September 3, 2004 – The remnants of
Hurricane Frances Hurricane Frances was the second most intense tropical cyclone in the Atlantic during 2004 and proved to be very destructive in Florida. It was the sixth named storm, the fourth hurricane, and the third major hurricane of the 2004 Atlantic ...
produce over of rain in some locations, although there are no reports of damage. * September 19, 2004 – The remnants of
Hurricane Ivan Hurricane Ivan was a large, long-lived, Cape Verde hurricane that caused widespread damage in the Caribbean and United States. The cyclone was the ninth named storm, the sixth hurricane and the fourth major hurricane of the active 2004 Atlant ...
drop up to of rainfall, particularly in western areas. The system also results in several tornadoes, one of which is reported to have killed an elderly woman and her daughter when a tree fell on their home in
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. * September 28, 2004 – The remnants of
Hurricane Jeanne Hurricane Jeanne was a Category 3 hurricane that struck the Caribbean and the Eastern United States in September 2004. It was the deadliest hurricane in the Atlantic basin since Mitch in 1998. It was the tenth named storm, the seventh hurric ...
spawn a
waterspout A waterspout is an intense columnar vortex (usually appearing as a funnel-shaped cloud) that occurs over a body of water. Some are connected to a cumulus congestus cloud, some to a cumuliform cloud and some to a cumulonimbus cloud. In the ...
which moves ashore as a tornado and damages a visitor center, tearing part of the roof off the structure and landing it on
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. The hurricane drops up to of rainfall which results in widespread minor to moderate flooding. In total over 50 roads were closed due to flooding, and a group of inmates were rescued from the roof of a security van.


2005–2009

* July 8, 2005 – The
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remnants of Hurricane Cindy drop upwards of in the state, and spawn one
tornado A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. It is often referred to as a twister, whirlwind or cyclone, alt ...
. which causes sporadic tree damage. The rainfall causes flooding in some locations, leaving numerous roads underwater, and flooding several basements. * July 9, 2005 – The remnants of
Hurricane Dennis Hurricane Dennis was an early-forming major hurricane in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico during the record-breaking 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. Dennis was the fourth named storm, second hurricane, and first major hurricane of the season. F ...
produce widespread light rainfall across much of the state. * August 31, 2005 – The remnants of
Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Katrina was a destructive Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that caused over 1,800 fatalities and $125 billion in damage in late August 2005, especially in the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas. It was at the time the cost ...
produce light rainfall across western portions of the state. Rainfall peaked at 2.30 in (58 mm) in Thurmont. * October 8, 2005 – A combination of the remnants of
Tropical Storm Tammy Tropical Storm Tammy was a short-lived tropical storm during October in the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season which caused minor damage to the southeastern United States. More significant, however, were its remnants, which contributed to the Northe ...
and Subtropical Depression Twenty-Two contribute to the
Northeast U.S. flooding of October 2005 In October 2005, remnants of Tropical Storm Tammy and Subtropical Depression Twenty-Two merged with incoming continental cold fronts to produce torrential rains over interior New England, as well as over parts of New Jersey and New York. Particula ...
, which produces up to of rainfall. Dozens of roads are flooded and closed, and about 30 people are forced from their homes. Flood waters reach up to as reported by a local newspaper. Damage is estimated at $200,000 (2005 USD, $220,000 2008 USD). * October 24, 2005 – A nor'easter fed by
Hurricane Wilma Hurricane Wilma was an extremely intense and destructive Atlantic hurricane which was the most intense storm of its kind and the second-most intense tropical cyclone recorded in the Western Hemisphere, after Hurricane Patricia in 2015. Part o ...
brought heavy rain, wind, and snow to the state. Dozens of schools were closed and 12 inches of snow fell in western Maryland. * June 14, 2006—The remnants of Tropical Storm Alberto drop light rainfall in southern locations. * September 1–2, 2006 – High winds and heavy rainfall from Hurricane Ernesto leaves 44,000 homes without electric power, mostly in low-lying areas of southern locations and on the eastern shore. Several basements in
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are forced to be pumped out due to flooding. It is estimated that wind gusts peaked at . * June 3, 2007 –
Tropical Storm Barry The name Barry has been used for seven tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean and for one in the Australian Region. In the Atlantic: * Hurricane Barry (1983), made landfall on Florida as a tropical storm, weakened to a depression before crossing, ...
produces light rainfall over eastern portions of the state, peaking at near
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. * September 15, 2007 – The remnants of
Hurricane Humberto The name Humberto has been used for five tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. The name replaced Hugo, which was retired after the 1989 season. * Hurricane Humberto (1995) – reached Category 2 Strength but remained in open sea. * H ...
dropped light rainfall in extreme southern locations. * August 28, 2008 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Fay brought light rainfall to extreme western portions of the state. 2.98 in (75 mm) of rainfall was reported in
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. * September 6, 2008 – Tropical Storm Hanna moved over the area from the south, dropping over 4 inches of rain in parts of Maryland and producing wind gusts to 50 MPH in Southern Maryland. * November 10–14, 2009 – The remnants of Hurricane Ida contribute to the emergence of an
extratropical cyclone Extratropical cyclones, sometimes called mid-latitude cyclones or wave cyclones, are low-pressure areas which, along with the anticyclones of high-pressure areas, drive the weather over much of the Earth. Extratropical cyclones are capable ...
that brought heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the state. 7.40 in (188 mm) of rain fell in
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. This storm would later be known as the November 2009 Mid-Atlantic nor'easter.


2010–2014

* September 3, 2010 – Hurricane Earl skimmed the coast of
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and moved northeastward, resulting in heavy rain and tropical storm force winds in Southeastern Maryland, near Ocean City. Areas inland were not affected by Earl. * September 30, 2010 – The remnants of
Tropical Storm Nicole The name Nicole has been used for four tropical cyclones and one subtropical cyclone in the Atlantic Ocean: * Hurricane Nicole (1998) – Category 1 hurricane that never approached land * Subtropical Storm Nicole (2004) – formed near Bermuda ...
produced massive amounts of rainfall across the state.
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reported 6.02 in (153 mm) of total rainfall in 24 hours. Two transit buses collided during the storm, injuring 26 people. * August 27, 2011 – Hurricane Irene did not make direct landfall, but due to the large size, hurricane conditions were felt to the east of the
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and tropical storm conditions were felt as far inland as
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. Along the Delmarva Peninsula, sustained winds of 60 mph with gusts up to 85 mph and over a foot of rain fell over the area. There was also a five-foot storm surge that inundated regions around
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. The beach was evacuated prior to the storm; due to the minimal damage, it reopened the next day on Sunday and residents and tourists were allowed to return. In Central Maryland, sustained winds of 30-40 mph and 3-5 inches of rain fell. Gusts of up to 65 mph toppled many power lines. Most of the damage was from falling trees, which blocked roads, crushed power lines, and toppled onto houses. Power was out for over 200,000 people in Maryland; however, by Sunday, most power was restored. * September 7–10, 2011 – The remnants of
Tropical Storm Lee The name Lee has been used for seven tropical cyclones worldwide. In the Atlantic, it replaced the name ''Lenny''. In the Atlantic: * Tropical Storm Lee (2005), a short-lived, minimal tropical storm * Tropical Storm Lee (2011) Tropical Storm ...
move across Maryland, causing widespread flooding, particularly in the central portion of the state. In combination with Hurricane Irene, The National Weather Service reported rainfall totals in
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at 24.13 in (613 mm) in Largo, 23.98 in (609 mm) in Forestville, and 21.49 in (546 mm) in Forest Heights. * May 30, 2012 – Moisture from Tropical Storm Beryl affects the state. * September 1–3, 2012 – The remnants of Hurricane Isaac brought light rainfall to the state. * October 29, 2012 –
Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy (unofficially referred to as ''Superstorm Sandy'') was an extremely destructive and strong Atlantic hurricane, as well as the largest Atlantic hurricane on record as measured by diameter, with tropical-storm-force winds spann ...
makes landfall north of the state. However, due to the tremendous size of the storm, its effects were felt all over Maryland. During the peak of the storm, 60 mph sustained winds were felt from Frederick, Maryland eastward. However, power outages were not widespread and any problems were solved quickly due to better preparation. Heavy rain affected the state, with up to a foot of rain falling in some spots. Storm surge was also a large factor along the beaches, washing out many piers and some boardwalks along Ocean City. Hurricane Sandy is the deadliest tropical cyclone to affect the state, causing 11 deaths. * June 7, 2013 – Rain bands from
Tropical Storm Andrea The name Andrea has been used for two tropical cyclones and two subtropical cyclones worldwide. In the Atlantic Ocean: *Subtropical Storm Andrea (2007) – Formed near Florida, curved to the north, bringing rain to portions of the Southeast United ...
cause minor flooding in the Baltimore-Washington area and parts of the Eastern Shore, with rainfall totals of just over 2 in (51 mm) in
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and
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, both in
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. Andrea was a post-tropical system by the time the center moved over St. Mary's County and the lower Eastern Shore, which was under a
tornado watch A tornado watch ( SAME code: TOA) is a severe weather watch product issued by national weather forecasting agencies when meteorological conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes. In addit ...
at the time due to the system's history of producing tornadoes. * October 9–12, 2013 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Karen brought heavy rainfall to the state. * July 4, 2014 – Hurricane Arthur's outskirts brought heavy rain and wind gusts in excess of 40 mph to areas such as Ocean City and
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. Areas further inland were not impacted by the storm. * August 28, 2014 –
Hurricane Cristobal Hurricane Cristobal was a moderately strong Atlantic tropical cyclone that affected multiple landmasses from Puerto Rico to Iceland in late August and early September 2014. Slow to develop and plagued by unfavorable wind shear for most ...
passes offshore, killing a swimmer in Ocean City. The
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also rescued three people after their 17-foot boat overturned. * September 17, 2014 – Hurricane Edouard passes well offshore, but strong rip currents result in two deaths off the coast of Ocean City.


2015–2019

* May 11, 2015 – Tropical Storm Ana skimmed the Eastern Shore and brought gentle light rainfall to the area. * June 20, 2015 – The remnants of
Tropical Storm Bill The name Bill has been used for five tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. * Hurricane Bill (1997), threatened Bermuda, but passed the island without incident * Tropical Storm Bill (2003), made landfall west of New Orleans killing four and caus ...
brought heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds to the state. A tornado touched down in
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, but caused no damage. * October 28, 2015 – The remnants of
Hurricane Patricia Hurricane Patricia was the strongest tropical cyclone on record worldwide in terms of wind speed and the second-most intense on record worldwide in terms of pressure, behind Typhoon Tip in 1979, with a minimum atmospheric pressure of 872 mbar ( ...
brought rainfall to western portions of the state. * May 29–30, 2016 – Tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Bonnie brought widespread rainfall across the state. * September 3, 2016 – Tropical Storm Hermine affected the majority of the Eastern Shore with heavy rainfall and high winds, prompting tropical storm warnings to be put up. Governor
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also declared a state of emergency for several counties along the Eastern Shore. Winds gusted well over 40 mph in
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. * September 19–22, 2016 – A combination of the remnants of Tropical Storm Julia and a cold front brought rainfall to the state. * October 8–9, 2016 – While
Hurricane Matthew Hurricane Matthew was an extremely powerful Atlantic hurricane which caused catastrophic damage and a humanitarian crisis in Haiti, as well as widespread devastation in the southeastern United States. The deadliest Atlantic hurricane since ...
did not make landfall in the state, the storm still brought rain and gusty winds to the state due to its large size. A maximum rainfall total of 5.52 in (140 mm) was reported in
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. A wind gust of 49 mph was reported in Ocean City as well. * June 23–24, 2017 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Cindy brought rainfall to the entire state. * September 2, 2017 – The remnants of
Hurricane Harvey Hurricane Harvey was a devastating Category 4 hurricane that made landfall on Texas and Louisiana in August 2017, causing catastrophic flooding and more than 100 deaths. It is tied with 2005's Hurricane Katrina as the costliest ...
brought heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds to the state. * September 12-14, 2017 - The remnants of
Hurricane Irma Hurricane Irma was an extremely powerful Cape Verde hurricane that caused widespread destruction across its path in September 2017. Irma was the first Category 5 hurricane to strike the Leeward Islands on record, followed by Maria two ...
affect portions of the state. * September 19, 2017 – Hurricane Jose passes offshore, which brought showers, gusty winds and high rip currents to the Eastern Shore. The storm brought heavy winds and rain to Ocean City, Maryland on September 19, with large waves and strong currents flooding a parking lot at the Ocean City Inlet. * October 8, 2017 – The remnants of
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affect the state. * October 29, 2017 –
Tropical Storm Philippe The name Philippe has been used for four tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean. * Hurricane Philippe (2005) – a Category 1 hurricane that stayed out in Atlantic Ocean * Hurricane Philippe (2011) – a Category 1 hurricane that never impacted a ...
is absorbed by a non-tropical area of low pressure, which brought heavy rainfall and high winds to the state. Snow also fell in extreme western portions. * September 8, 2018 – The remnants of
Tropical Storm Gordon The name Gordon has been used for ten tropical cyclones worldwide. In the Atlantic Ocean, Gordon has been used five times since 1988, when it replaced the name Hurricane Gilbert, Gilbert on the list of Tropical cyclone naming, hurricane names: * Hu ...
are absorbed by a large front. The new system brings rainfall on the state for several days. * September 14, 2018 –
Hurricane Florence Hurricane Florence was a powerful and long-lived Cape Verde hurricane that caused catastrophic damage in the Carolinas in September 2018, primarily as a result of freshwater flooding due to torrential rain. The sixth named storm, third h ...
tracks south of the state, with its outer bands bringing rain and gusty winds to the state. Large swells ahead of the hurricane reached Assateague State Park, Maryland, by September 9, prompting the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to close beach access indefinitely. * October 11–12, 2018 – Tropical Storm Michael tracks inland, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the state. *October 26–27, 2018 – The remnants of Hurricane Willa brought rainfall and gusty winds to much of the state. *July 17, 2019 – The remnants of Hurricane Barry affect the state. *September 6, 2019 –
Hurricane Dorian Hurricane Dorian was an extremely powerful and catastrophic Category 5 Atlantic hurricane, which became the most intense tropical cyclone on record to strike the Bahamas, and tied for strongest landfall in the Atlantic basin. It is also rega ...
tracks southeast of the state, bringing heavy rainfall and high winds to the Eastern Shore in particular. Tropical Storm Warnings were put in place. *October 11, 2019 – Tropical Storm Melissa brings widespread flooding to the state. Flooding from increased high tides from the storm forced street closures in Crisfield and Salisbury. *October 20, 2019 – The remnants of
Tropical Storm Nestor The name Nestor has been used for two tropical cyclones worldwide. In the Atlantic Ocean: * Tropical Storm Nestor (2019), a short lived tropical storm that affected the Southeastern United States. In the Western Pacific Ocean: * Typhoon Nestor (1 ...
brings heavy rain and high winds to the state.


2020–present

*May 18, 2020 – Tropical Storm Arthur brings rainfall to the Eastern Shore as it passes off the coast. *July 10, 2020 – Tropical Storm Fay impacts the state with heavy rainfall and wind. *August 4, 2020 –
Hurricane Isaias Hurricane Isaias () was a destructive Category 1 hurricane that caused extensive damage across the Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States while also spawning a large tropical tornado outbreak that generated the strongest tropical c ...
tracks through the state as a tropical storm, spawning several tornadoes, high winds, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. One person died while driving when a tree fell on their vehicle in St. Mary's County. *August 29, 2020 – The remnants of
Hurricane Laura Hurricane Laura was a deadly and destructive Category 4 hurricane that is tied with the 1856 Last Island hurricane and 2021's Hurricane Ida as the strongest hurricane on record to make landfall in the U.S. state of Louisiana, as measu ...
move across the state. *September 17, 2020 – The remnants of Hurricane Sally brings rainfall to the state. *October 11, 2020 – The remnants of
Hurricane Delta Hurricane Delta was the record-tying fourth named storm of 2020 to make landfall in Louisiana, as well as the record-breaking tenth named storm to strike the United States in that year. The twenty-sixth tropical cyclone, twenty-fifth nam ...
affect the state with rainfall. *October 29, 2020 –
Hurricane Zeta Hurricane Zeta was a late-season major hurricane in 2020 that made landfall on the Yucatán Peninsula and then in southeastern Louisiana, the latest on record to do so at such strength in the United States. Zeta was the record-tying sixth hurr ...
tracks inland as a tropical storm, bringing heavy rainfall and windy conditions to the state. *November 12, 2020 – The remnants of
Hurricane Eta Hurricane Eta was a deadly and erratic Category 4 hurricane that devastated parts of Central America in early November 2020. The record-tying twenty-eighth named storm, thirteenth hurricane, and sixth major hurricane of the extremely-active 2 ...
affect the state with massive flooding. *June 21, 2021 – The remnants of Tropical Storm Claudette brings showers to extreme southern portions of the state. *July 8–9, 2021 – Tropical Storm Elsa tracks inland, bringing heavy rain and winds to the state. *August 17-18, 2021 - The remnants of
Tropical Storm Fred The name Fred has been used for a total of six tropical cyclones worldwide, three in the Atlantic Ocean, two in the Western Pacific Ocean, and one in the Australian region of the Indian Ocean. In the Atlantic: * Hurricane Fred (2009) – Category ...
affect the state. *August 21, 2021 - The far outskirts of
Hurricane Henri Hurricane Henri ( ) was a minimal category 1 hurricane that impacted the Northeastern United States. The eighth named storm and third hurricane of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Henri developed from a well-defined low-pressure system nort ...
affect the Eastern Shore with rain and thunderstorms as it passes well offshore. * September 1, 2021 - The remnants of Hurricane Ida brings heavy thunderstorms to the state. A tornado touched down in Hurlock. One man died in Rockville due to flooding. * September 30-October 5, 2022 - The remnants of
Hurricane Ian Hurricane Ian was a large and destructive List of Category 4 Atlantic hurricanes, Category 4 Atlantic hurricane that was the deadliest Tropical cyclone, hurricane to strike the U.S. state, state of Florida since the 1935 Labor Day hurricane. Ia ...
affect the state with rain and wind for an extended period of time. * November 11, 2022 - The remnants of Hurricane Nicole affect the state.


Climatological statistics


Deadly storms

The following table includes all storms since 1950 that have caused reported fatalities in Maryland and Washington, D.C.


References


External links


Hurricanes and Maryland

An Assessment Of Maryland's Vulnerability To Flood Damage

Hurricanes' remnants often give Maryland problems
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