Somerset County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Somerset County, Maryland? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 35 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 27 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 8 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". 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 Somerset 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
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 726 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Selbyville to near University Of Maryland Eastern Shore to 7 miles north of Lawsonia. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
“At 743 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Lawsonia to 12 miles northwest of Exmore to near Gwynn. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 55 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 821 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Millville to 7 miles south of Parsonsburg to 8 miles northwest of Princess Anne. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 618 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Fruitland, moving southeast at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 523 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Westover to 6 miles south of Lawsonia to 13 miles southwest of Tangier. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
“Multiple trees and powerlines were reported down across Crisfield. (AKQ)”
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Crisfield SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 829 PM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Westover to near Lawsonia. Movement was east at 35 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible with these storms. Winds of 50 mph were recorded in Crisfield. These storms will be near... West Pocomoke and Marion Station around 835 PM EDT. Pocomoke City around 840 PM EDT. Parksley around 845 PM EDT.”
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1000 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Laurel to Salisbury to near Fruitland. Movement was southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 846 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Westover to near Tangier to 11 miles northeast of Deltaville. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 559 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Tylerton, or 18 miles east of Saint Inigoes Creek, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Reduced visibility and minor flooding possible.”
- Hail 0.25" Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 820 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Tylerton to Tangier to 15 miles northwest of Exmore. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 556 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Vienna to 10 miles north of Deal Island. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.25" Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 302 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Westover, or near Princess Anne, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... West Pocomoke around 310 PM EDT.”
- Hail 0.25" Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 933 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dagsboro to 6 miles southeast of Fruitland to near Deal Island. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 829 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Matthews to 6 miles west of Vienna to 14 miles northwest of Deal Island. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down small trees and blow around unsecured objects. Wind impacting handling of high profile vehicles.”
- Hail 0.25" Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Maryland, Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties along with the Maryland Beaches. In Virginia, Northampton and Accomack Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, February 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with total snow accumulations between 12 and 17 inches with localized higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph along the Atlantic coastline. WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.”
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected with total snow accumulations between 12 and 16 inches with localized higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph along the Atlantic coastline. WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Monday.”
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, February 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.”
“WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.”
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, and Somerset Counties. In Virginia, Accomack County. WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.”
“WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...In Maryland, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, and Somerset Counties. In Virginia, Accomack County. WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage.”
- Wind 55 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, December 19, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central and northern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph are expected early this morning. Winds become west 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph behind a strong cold front this afternoon. WHERE...Dorchester, Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, Somerset, and Wicomico Counties. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, November 9, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 922 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Deal Island, or 15 miles east of Saint Inigoes Creek, moving northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Hail 0.5" Somerset County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Somerset County, MD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 35 severe weather events in Somerset 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 Somerset County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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