Kent County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Kent County, MD right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 992 alerts that included Kent County, roughly 99 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (238 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on August 20, 2026. 5 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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No warnings, watches or advisories include Kent County at the moment. This page updates automatically when the National Weather Service issues one. Check neighboring New Castle County, Cecil County, Kent County, Queen Anne's County.
Kent County alert history
Alert events that included Kent County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 238 | 43 | September 3, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 135 | 0 | December 28, 2023 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 95 | 20 | October 16, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 75 | 2 | March 16, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 55 | 0 | July 31, 2025 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 51 | 5 | April 3, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 49 | 0 | December 26, 2025 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 46 | 0 | October 30, 2025 |
| Heat Advisory | 37 | 4 | September 3, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 30 | 3 | October 26, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 23 | 2 | July 18, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 20 | 4 | November 14, 2026 |
| Tornado Warning | 18 | 3 | August 20, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 16 | 4 | August 20, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 13 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 11 | 3 | April 21, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 11 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 9 | 0 | January 10, 2024 |
| Red Flag Warning | 8 | 0 | March 1, 2025 |
| High Wind Warning | 8 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 7 | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 7 | 0 | March 1, 2025 |
| High Wind Watch | 7 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 7 | 3 | February 8, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 6 | 2 | July 15, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 6 | 0 | October 30, 2025 |
| Blizzard Warning | 1 | 0 | January 23, 2016 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 1 | 2 | February 7, 2026 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 1 | 0 | August 2, 2020 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 1 | 0 | August 3, 2020 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 0 | 1 | February 7, 2026 |
Tornado history in Kent County
5 tornadoes have been recorded in Kent County since 1950. That ranks 23 of 24 counties in Maryland. The most recent was on July 27, 1994 (rated F2).
Strongest tornadoes in Kent County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 1994 | F2 | Kent County | 4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 11, 1950 | F1 | Kent County | 6 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 16, 1989 | F1 | Kent County | 4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 14, 1975 | F0 | Kent County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 1990 | F0 | Kent County | 0.1 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 1994 | F2 | Kent County | 4 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 1990 | F0 | Kent County | 0.1 mi | 13 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 16, 1989 | F1 | Kent County | 4 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 14, 1975 | F0 | Kent County | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 11, 1950 | F1 | Kent County | 6 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Kent County
- Population: 19,557 (2024 estimate)
- State: Maryland
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 024029 (how to use it)