Low pressure crossed the Mid Atlantic March 8th, bringing a strong cold front through the region during the late afternoon and evening. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms that produced large hail and gusty, damaging winds. There were numerous reports of downed trees and power lines, with several reports of trees falling into homes. One fatality was reported in Harford County when a tree fell onto a moving truck, killing the passenger.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:20:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINKSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down in Finksburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:35:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WINDSOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Broadcast Media reported trees down in New Windsor.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARFORD, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 17:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEL AIR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Harford County Fire and Rescue reported trees and power lines down in Bel Air.

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BETHESDA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMINSTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:04:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:35:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GOSHEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Montgomery County Emergency Management reported power poles and trees down on Brink Road west of Laytonsville near Gaithersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:40:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARKTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported two trees down at mile marker 26 south on Interstate 83 near Parkton.

Thunderstorm Wind in CALVERT, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:45:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DARES BEACH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Calvert County Fire and Rescue reported downed trees and power lines across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 17:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: EDGEWATER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported numerous trees down in Edgewater. A roof was blown off a building.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:45:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELMONT
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An automated observation in Severn measured a wind gust of 68 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 17:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEXINGTON PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

St Marys County Fire and Rescue reported trees and power lines down in Lexington Park. One tree fell onto a house, causing significant roof damage.

High Surf in CHARLES, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Charles County Emergency management reported several seawalls and piers damaged in Cobb Island. More seawalls and protective berms on the Potomac River side of the county were damaged near the Waverly Point subdivision near Morgantown. These berms breached in 4 separate locations near Morgantown, causing significant yard erosion.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOLBROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Several sheds were damaged when six trees were uprooted and another 6 trees snapped off at the base on Almart Road in in Owings Mills.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:14:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST FRIENDSHIP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

An NWS employee reported a large downed tree blocking the right lane of Interstate 70 at Route 32.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:15:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN MORRIS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An automated observation at the Maryland Emergency Management (MEMA) building measured a wind gust of 59 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 15:02:00 to 08-MAR-08 15:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: FOUNTAIN MILLS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 59 mph was measured at Windsor Knolls Middle School in Ijamsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 15:29:00 to 08-MAR-08 15:29:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An automated observation at Middletown Elementary School measured a wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 15:40:00 to 08-MAR-08 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLARKSBURG
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in Clarksburg measured a wind gust of 66 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 15:45:00 to 08-MAR-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Montgomery County Emergency Management reported that trees fell onto a home on the 9600 block of Hawkins Creamery Road near Damascus.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARFORD, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 15:45:00 to 08-MAR-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: PYLESVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported a person was killed when thunderstorm winds brought down two locust trees across Route 136 north of Broad Creek. One tree stuck the passenger side of a passing truck. The driver was not injured but the passenger died the next day from the injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOWARD, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG CORNER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported that a home on Daisy Road in Woodbine was left uninhabitable when a large oak tree fell into the home. There were also numerous trees and power lines down along the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:14:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: COCKEYSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported trees down in Cockeysville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 15:45:00 to 08-MAR-08 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW MARKET
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A local newspaper reported that several trees and wires fell near the New market Volunteer Fire Department. A truck was damaged when a siren fell of a pole. One tree nearby destroyed a neighboring shed. Between 2000 and 3000 power outages were reported in New Market.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: DICKERSON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 400.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Straight line winds from a thunderstorm damaged a sparsely populated residential area. A old home that George Washington had visited was destroyed with its roof blown off and several walls down. Four other buildings also sustained roof damage. About 20 trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:07:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMINSTER ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust of 75 mph was measured at Carroll County Regional Airport near Westminster.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:13:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINEBORO
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A cooperative observer east of Lineboro measured a wind gust of 68 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 to 08-MAR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENMONT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Montgomery County Emergency management reported that a tree fell onto a home on Connecticut Ave in Rockville.