Hagerstown, MD Tornado History — 66 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Hagerstown, MD had?
Hagerstown has had 66 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950.
When was the most recent tornado near Hagerstown?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hagerstown was an EF0 on August 8, 2024.
When is tornado season in Hagerstown?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hagerstown, with 17 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 66 tornadoes on record near Hagerstown.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hagerstown
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 13 total, averaging 0.7 per year over this window.
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
Have any tornadoes near Hagerstown been fatal?
No fatalities are on record within 25 miles of Hagerstown from any of the 66 tornadoes since 1950, though 15 injuries have been reported, according to NOAA Storm Prediction Center records.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hagerstown
What the record shows near Hagerstown
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Hagerstown, with 20 of the 66 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Hagerstown record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Hagerstown, 60 reached EF0 or EF1 and 6 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hagerstown is rated EF2, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Hagerstown has averaged 0.7 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 13 in total. 2024 was the busiest of them with 4, and 12 of those years passed with none at all.