EF-0 Tornado Confirmed Near Port of Baltimore After Waterspout Moves Ashore
EF-0 Tornado Confirmed Near Port of Baltimore After Waterspout Moves Ashore
US · Published Aug 13, 2026
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that a waterspout on the Patapsco River transitioned into an EF-0 tornado after moving ashore at the Seagirt Marine Terminal near Dundalk, Maryland.
This event occurred on Monday during a line of severe thunderstorms that impacted the Port of Baltimore and Baltimore County.

Impact & Risks

The EF-0 tornado caused localized damage in areas near Dundalk, including Broening Highway, Colgate Creek, and Sollers Point Road. Large trees were uprooted, a power pole was snapped, and a vehicle was thrown, highlighting the potential hazards of even lower-rated tornadoes. Structural damage, such as the loss of an apartment building awning, underscores the risks to property. While no injuries were reported, the event serves as a reminder of the dangers posed by severe weather systems, particularly in urban and coastal areas.

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