Damaging Maryland storms knock out power, take down trees and power lines
Severe storm threat persists through the evening in Maryland
Severe storm threat persists through the evening in Maryland
Severe storm threat persists through the evening in Maryland
Stormy weather knocked down trees, power lines, and took out power for tens of thousands of Marylanders on Thursday
These strong to severe storms swept through the state with damaging winds, torrential downpours, and flooding in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service, some parts of Maryland had hail and wind gusts of up to 70 mph.
Maryland storm damage
WJZ received photos of damage across the state.
A large tree was knocked over along Gillis Falls Road at Watersville Road near Mount Airy.
A video by Timothy Butz showed relentless rain pouring on Glen Burnie.
@SteveSosnaWX Videos of the vicious storm that hammered Glen Burnie, Md. a bit ago. pic.twitter.com/saxD1PqeUM — TIMOTHY BUTZ (@timbutz70) June 19, 2025
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