Tornado and flood rescue videos and storm reports from across Maryland on June 5

Thursday, June 6, 2024

A wave of tornadoes broke out across central Maryland Wednesday afternoon and evening. This is the largest wave of tornadoes in a single day in Maryland since nine tornadoes were reported on June 1, 2012. A warm front was moving through the region and the threat of severe storms was minimal at a level 1 out of 5, but conditions proved otherwise.

According to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, there were 23 reports of tornadoes across the United States on Wednesday, June 5. Broken down by region:

• Maryland = 16 reports
• West Virginia = 4 reports
• Virginia = 1 report

Maryland Local Map

In addition to the tracks of these tornadoes, widespread flooding occurred in Harford County, requiring water rescue.

A list of tornado reports can be found at the end of this post.

Precipitation: Doppler radar estimate

Between 4 and 7 inches of rain fell across Harford County, MD. Rainfall peaked along Route 7 Philadelphia Road and the bay at Abingdon and Aberdeen. This is a very low-lying area adjacent to the Chesapeake Bay with obstructed drainage, which worsened the flooding. See FLOOD RESCUE VIDEO and photos below.

Local radar summary: June 5, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Radar review: June 5, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Tornado confirmation

There are numerous photos, videos and reports. Today and possibly in the next few days, the National Weather Service will be conducting on-site surveys to confirm the landings and the intensity of the impacts.

There was significant damage and some injuries. I want to wait to report until there is full confirmation, but you can see the notes in the report table below.

Darnestown, MD

Boyd's Maryland Video

By Kaleb Shipley of the All You Need Band

Sykesville, MD (Carroll County)

Photo by Cherry Tree Lane

Video: By Jackie Diachenko

Near Linton and Tanglewood Dr.

Note: She is a nurse and firefighter, so she was careful about her safety despite being anesthetized.

Flooding in Harford County

Note: According to paramedic Katrina Neeper, there were at least five whitewater rescues between Box Hill and Route 7.

Video by Neeper News

Abingdon Photos

From my friend Sheryl Stanford. I was in this neighborhood that is right on the Chesapeake Bay.

By Ashley Sinis

NOAA Storm Reports

As a reminder, this is preliminary data from storm spotters. Multiple site surveys are being conducted to confirm touchdown, track, and intensity.

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