Prince George's County, Maryland tornadoes

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28confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1953). Most recent: July 5, 2022, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total281950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthApril6 of 28
StrongestF3Sep 24, 2001
Deaths2whole paths, see note
Injuries61whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Prince George's County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 6May: 6Jun: 4Jul: 5Aug: 2Sep: 3Oct: 1Nov: 1Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

April is the peak month, with 6 of 28 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 0: 0: 23 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 1: 0: 012 PM: 2: 2: 23 PM: 5: 0: 96 PM: 1: 0: 29 PM: 0: 2: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 3: 0: 2: 2: 2: 0: 0: 02000: 2: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 02010: 0: 4: 1: 2: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
12
EF1
13
EF2
2
EF3
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F3, September 24, 2001

2 deaths, 55 injuries Strongest

F3, September 24, 2001

17.5 mile path Longest path

17.5 miles, F3

September 24, 2001, whole path Widest

200 yards, F1

May 26, 1953
Every tornado

All 28 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jul 5, 2022EF10.8 mi125 yd00
Sep 29, 2015EF04.4 mi75 yd00
Jul 1, 2013EF02.3 mi75 yd00
Apr 19, 2013EF00.5 mi75 yd00
Jun 1, 2012EF00.9 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF00.39 mi100 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF00.73 mi50 yd00
Apr 27, 2011EF00.39 mi75 yd00
Apr 5, 2011EF01.34 mi50 yd00
May 8, 2008EF00.48 mi100 yd00
May 8, 2008EF00.54 mi50 yd00
Apr 20, 2008EF10.32 mi100 yd00
Sep 24, 2001F317.5 mi200 yd255
May 25, 2001F13.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 21, 2000F11 mi150 yd00
May 13, 2000F112 mi150 yd00
Jun 24, 1996F15 mi200 yd00
Jun 24, 1996F01 mi50 yd00
Oct 5, 1995F22.5 mi200 yd03
May 18, 1995F10.3 mi30 yd02
Jul 27, 1994F16 mi100 yd01
Jul 27, 1994F16 mi150 yd00
Nov 23, 1992F11 mi30 yd00
Aug 4, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 4, 1992F12 mi73 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.