Tornadoes in Howard County
The Storm Prediction Center records 19 tornadoes whose paths touched Howard County, Maryland between 1975 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 58. The busiest month is July, with 6 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 24 September 2001. The most recent was on 5 June 2024.
- 19tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 58injuries
- 757per 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 Howard County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 10 | 53% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 11% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Howard County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 2 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 2 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 1 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Howard County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Washington, District of Columbia tornado24 September 2001, F3, 2 deaths, 55 injuries, 17.5 miles long
- Most recent: Maryland tornado5 June 2024, EF0, 0.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Howard County
- Washington, District of Columbia tornado24 September 2001, F3, 2 deaths, 55 injuries, 17.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.