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Landover, MD Tornado History — 110 Tornadoes Since 1950

Maryland · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Landover, MD had?

Landover has had 110 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Landover?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Landover was an EF0 on July 31, 2025.

When is tornado season in Landover?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Landover, with 21 on record. April through June account for 52 of the 110 tornadoes on record near Landover.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
110
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
3.6% of total
Peak Month
June
21 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Landover

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 46 total, averaging 2.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 3
2023 0
2022 4
2021 4
2020 1
2019 3
2018 1
2017 4
2016 1
2015 1
2014 2
2013 3
2012 4
2011 6
2010 1
2009 0
2008 6
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Landover

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Landover and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 18, 2025 and the most recent on June 19, 2025. They are already counted in the Landover totals above; quoted below is the narrative each reporting office filed at the time.

EF0° June 19, 2025
Odenton, Anne Arundel County, MD
NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Odenton... MD at approximately 440 pm... with peak winds estimated at 80mph. Path length was 0.1 mile (LWX)
EF0° June 18, 2025
Odenton, Anne Arundel County, MD
Corrected for time/date. NWS Storm Survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down in Odenton... MD at approximately 215 pm... with peak winds estimated at 80mph. (LWX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 4
1960s 6
1970s 12
1980s 2
1990s 30
2000s 16
2010s 26
2020s 14

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.

EF0 49
EF1 47
EF2 9
EF3 4
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 1
Mar 1
Apr 16
May 15
Jun 21
Jul 19
Aug 14
Sep 12
Oct 9
Nov 1
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Landover

3 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Landover since 1950, across 2 events. 120 injuries have been reported across all events. 2001 was the deadliest year on record near Landover.

The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities along a 17.5-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Landover

Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 24, 2001 — 2 fatalities, 17.5 mi path, 200 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 1, 1973 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
EF0 on June 21, 2016 — 500 yards wide.
Longest Path
EF0 on June 13, 2013 — 20.1 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on July 31, 2025.

What the record shows near Landover

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Landover, with 30 of the 110 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Landover record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Landover, 96 reached EF0 or EF1 and 13 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Landover is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged. A further 1 near Landover is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Landover has averaged 2.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 46 in total. 2008 was the busiest of them with 6, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Landover, MD had?
Since 1950, 110 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Landover. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Landover?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Landover was an F3 on September 24, 2001, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Landover?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Landover, with 21 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
When was the most recent tornado near Landover?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Landover was an EF0 on July 31, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Landover?
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