EF-0 Tornado Confirmed in Baltimore and Dundalk Following Waterspout
• The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that a brief EF-0 tornado occurred in Baltimore and Dundalk, Maryland, on August 10,
• The tornado originated as a waterspout over the Patapsco River, near the Seagirt Marine Terminal, before moving onshore and transitioning into a tornado. The event was part of a severe thunderstorm system that interacted with a bay breeze. The tornado had an estimated peak wind speed of 65 mph (104.6 km/h), a path length of 2.0 miles (3.2 km), and a maximum width of 90 yards (82.3 m). No fatalities or injuries were reported. The tornado caused damage to trees, power poles, and structures along its path, including uprooting a large hardwood tree and snapping another. The event was corroborated by radar data and eyewitness reports. [Source: NWS, Aug 12, 2026]
Impact & Risks
The EF-0 tornado caused localized damage in Baltimore and Dundalk, primarily affecting trees, power infrastructure, and minor structures. A large hardwood tree was uprooted, and another was snapped near Broening Highway. A power pole was also snapped along Ralls Avenue, and a vehicle was displaced near Sollers Point Road in Dundalk. Additionally, an awning was ripped off an apartment building. Despite the damage, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The event highlights the risks posed by waterspouts transitioning into tornadoes when moving onshore.
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