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Suitland-Silver Hill, MD Tornado History — 113 Tornadoes Since 1950

Maryland · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Suitland-Silver Hill, MD had?

Suitland-Silver Hill has had 113 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Suitland-Silver Hill?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Suitland-Silver Hill was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.

When is tornado season in Suitland-Silver Hill?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Suitland-Silver Hill, with 20 on record. April through June account for 51 of the 113 tornadoes on record near Suitland-Silver Hill.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
113
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
3.5% of total
Peak Month
July
20 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Suitland-Silver Hill

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 44 total, averaging 2.2 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 1
2023 0
2022 4
2021 4
2020 2
2019 2
2018 1
2017 4
2016 0
2015 1
2014 2
2013 3
2012 4
2011 8
2010 1
2009 0
2008 6
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Suitland-Silver Hill

2 local storm reports have been filed within 25 miles of Suitland-Silver Hill 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 Suitland-Silver Hill 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 4
1970s 14
1980s 2
1990s 30
2000s 21
2010s 26
2020s 12

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 51
EF1 47
EF2 10
EF3 3
EF4 1
Unrated 1

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 1
Feb 1
Mar 4
Apr 18
May 14
Jun 19
Jul 20
Aug 12
Sep 13
Oct 9
Nov 1
Dec 1

Casualties on Record Near Suitland-Silver Hill

6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Suitland-Silver Hill since 1950, across 3 events. 240 injuries have been reported across all events. 2002 was the deadliest year on record near Suitland-Silver Hill.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities along a 38.0-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Suitland-Silver Hill

Deadliest Tornado
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 3 fatalities, 38.0 mi path, 650 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on April 1, 1973 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 650 yards wide.
Longest Path
F4 on April 28, 2002 — 38.0 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 18, 2025.

What the record shows near Suitland-Silver Hill

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Suitland-Silver Hill, with 30 of the 113 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Suitland-Silver Hill record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Suitland-Silver Hill, 98 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Suitland-Silver Hill is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged. A further 1 near Suitland-Silver Hill is unrated — events NOAA logged before a damage survey assigned a scale.

Across the last 20 years Suitland-Silver Hill has averaged 2.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 44 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 8, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Suitland-Silver Hill, MD had?
Since 1950, 113 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Suitland-Silver Hill. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Suitland-Silver Hill?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Suitland-Silver Hill was an F4 on April 28, 2002, which caused 3 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Suitland-Silver Hill?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Suitland-Silver Hill, with 20 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.
Has Suitland-Silver Hill been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Suitland-Silver Hill, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Suitland-Silver Hill?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Suitland-Silver Hill was an EF0 on June 18, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Suitland-Silver Hill?
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