Easton, MD Tornado History — 38 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Easton, MD had?
Easton has had 38 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Easton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Easton was an EF1 on May 16, 2025.
When is tornado season in Easton?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Easton, with 10 on record. April through June account for 15 of the 38 tornadoes on record near Easton.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Easton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 11 total, averaging 0.6 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Easton since December 29, 2025
These are 3 preliminary reports, not confirmed tornadoes. They have not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and are not counted in the confirmed totals above.
Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.
Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.
The first damage at this location noted was a large branch broken from a tree. The tornado continued roughly eastward with convergent damage noted in a corn field. At t (PHI)
An EF0 tornado with 80 to 85 mph wind removed part of the metal roof from the WIN Transport Facility. An adjacent building and tractor trailers were also damaged. (AKQ)
NWS Storm Survey determined an EF-1 tornado occurred along Holly Road with estimated maximum wind speeds of 90 to 100 mph. A narrow path of damage began shortly beyond (PHI)
Within 25 miles of Easton. Quoted text is the report narrative exactly as filed. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
What storm spotters reported near Easton
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Easton and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 16, 2025 and the most recent on May 16, 2025. It is already counted in the Easton totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
NWS Storm Survey confirms a tornado touched down south-southeast of Rhodesdale... along Rhodesdale-Vienna Road. Significant tree damage occurred to a line of trees to t (AKQ)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Easton
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Easton since 1950, across 2 events. 25 injuries have been reported across all events. 2023 was the deadliest year on record near Easton.
The deadliest single event was an EF3 on April 1, 2023, which caused 1 fatality along a 14.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Easton
What the record shows near Easton
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Easton, with 12 of the 38 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 7 so far. The Easton record runs from the 1960s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Easton, 34 reached EF0 or EF1 and 4 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Easton is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Easton has averaged 0.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 11 in total. 2020 was the busiest of them with 4, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.