Maryland averages 10 tornadoes per year. The 2002 La Plata F4 killed 3 and demonstrated that Maryland can experience violent tornadoes. Multiple hurricane-spawned events also affect the state.
Devastating F4 struck La Plata, Maryland. 3 killed. Extensive damage. One of the most significant Mid-Atlantic tornado events in recent decades.
Historical F4 struck northern Maryland. Multiple deaths.
Multiple hurricane-spawned tornado events across Maryland.
Maryland sits in Mid-Atlantic transition zone. Multiple weather patterns can produce tornadoes.
Chesapeake Bay and coastal areas expose Maryland to hurricane events.
Central Maryland Piedmont region has moderate tornado risk.