Harford County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Harford County, Maryland? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 45 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 45 high-wind reports with gusts up to 63 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Harford County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, August 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down at the 1500 block of Old Joppa Rd (LWX)”
“Tree down near Hughes Rd and Cedar Church Rd (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Joppa SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Darlington SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Bel Air SPC verified report
Saturday, August 8, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“A wind gust of 55 knots (63 MPH) was measured by a mesonet on westbound US-40 Hatem Bridge. (LWX)”
“Trees down on MD-136 Priestford Road at Cool Spring Road. (LWX)”
- Wind 63 mph 1 NNE Havre De Grace SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Churchville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Chrome Hill SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree down near the intersection of MD-132 and MD-462. (LWX)”
“Tree down on Haslett Road at Joppa Farm Road. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown Aberdeen SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Joppatowne SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Several trees and wires down around Post Road and East Bel Air Avenue. (LWX)”
“Several trees and wires down along Hess Road and Jarretsville Pike. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Aberdeen SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Bel Air SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Jarrettsville SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Aberdeen SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Reports of a tree down and some powerline near Aberdeen. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Aberdeen SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Dozens of pine trees snapped on property in the 800 block of Maxa Road. (LWX)”
“Three trees into houses in Havre De Grace. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 N Aberdeen SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Havre De Grace SPC verified report
Saturday, June 13, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees down near and along Wheeler School Road. Time estimated via radar. (LWX)”
“Multiple trees down in the vicinity of Wheeler School Rd and St. Mary's Rd (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Pylesville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Pylesville SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Numerous trees down across Forrest Hill... MD. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Bynum SPC verified report
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Trees blew down on MD-543 Ady Road at Smithson Drive. (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Hickory SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Cecil, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Southeast Harford, and Southern Baltimore Counties. WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Cecil, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Southeast Harford, and Southern Baltimore Counties. WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight. A sudden onset of strong winds are expected behind the cold front this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“Measured from home weather station of media employee (LWX)”
- Wind 61 mph Abingdon SPC verified report
Saturday, February 7, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.”
“WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below. For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia. WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 10 AM EST Sunday.”
- Wind 60 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, north-central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, north-central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, north-central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. WHEN...From noon to 7 PM EST Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 16, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, minimum relative humidities around 30 to 35 percent, and northwesterly wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Temperatures will reach the middle 50s around midday before dropping. Poor RH recoveries are expected tonight, especially over the higher elevations.”
“The combination of 10-hour fuel moistures around 8 to 10 percent, minimum relative humidities around 30 to 35 percent, and northwesterly wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph will lead to an increased risk for the rapid spread of wildfires today. Temperatures will reach the middle 50s around midday before dropping. Poor RH recoveries are expected tonight, especially over the higher elevations.”
- Wind 50 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“As a cold front sweeps across the area this evening, a surge of strong west-northwest winds will follow. The strongest gusts, potentially reaching 40 to 50 mph in spots, will generally last an hour or less at any given location.”
“As a cold front sweeps across the area this evening, a surge of strong west-northwest winds will follow. The strongest gusts, potentially reaching 40 to 50 mph in spots, will generally last an hour or less at any given location.”
- Wind 50 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harford County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Tree and wires down started a brush fire near the I-95 and MD 155 interchange (LWX)”
“A few trees down in the Whiteford area (LWX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SSW Port Deposit SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Whiteford SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Harford County, MD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 45 severe weather events in Harford County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Harford County recently?
No hail reports in the last 12 months, though other storm activity has been recorded in Harford County.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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