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Tornado history in Baltimore County
31 tornadoes have been recorded in Baltimore County since 1950, killing 2 people and injuring 68. That ranks 4 of 24 counties in Maryland. The most recent was on May 16, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes in Baltimore County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 1979 | F2 | Baltimore County | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 16, 1973 | F2 | Baltimore County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 4 |
| October 18, 1990 | F2 | Baltimore County | 0.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 59 |
| November 2, 2018 | EF1 | Baltimore city | 2.7 mi | 150 yd | 2 | 1 |
| May 13, 2000 | F1 | Baltimore County | 5 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | EF1 | Baltimore city | 4.3 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 5, 2024 | EF1 | Baltimore County | 0.9 mi | 110 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 5, 2024 | EF1 | Baltimore County | 3.3 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 |
| April 22, 2023 | EF0 | Baltimore County | 6.7 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| September 1, 2021 | EF0 | Baltimore County | 6.7 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Baltimore County
- Population: 852,425 (2024 estimate)
- State: Maryland
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 024005 (how to use it)