Tornadoes in Charles County
The Storm Prediction Center records 33 tornadoes whose paths touched Charles County, Maryland between 1973 and 2022. They killed 3 people and injured 122. The busiest month is July, with 7 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 28 April 2002. The most recent was on 27 May 2022.
- 33tornadoes
- 3deaths
- 122injuries
- 721per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Charles County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 15 | 45% |
| F1 / EF1 | 13 | 39% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Charles County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2022, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1 |
| Feb | 1 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 5 |
| Jun | 5 |
| Jul | 7 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 1 |
Records for Charles County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Waldorf, Maryland tornado28 April 2002, F4, 3 deaths, 122 injuries, 38 miles long
- Most recent: Maryland tornado27 May 2022, EF1, 4.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Charles County
- Waldorf, Maryland tornado28 April 2002, F4, 3 deaths, 122 injuries, 38 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.