An area of low pressure moving over West Virginia pushed a strong cold front through the region during the early morning hours of March 5th. This front triggered several strong to severe thunderstorms with gusty winds as well as heavy rain. Several lines of thunderstorms crossed the region from the evening of March 4th through the early morning of March 5th. Heavy rain lead to several road closures due to flooding and several flooded basements. Wind gusts in excess of 50 mph were measured at several locations, with a maximum wind gust of 73 mph measured in White Plains, MD. There were numerous reports of trees and power lines down across northern and central Maryland. The most significant wind damage occurred in St. Mary���s County, with numerous trees and power lines downed and several homes destroyed. Storm surveys in St. Marys County were conducted by NWS and St. Marys Country Emergency Management.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:22:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSHWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 95.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 3 homes damaged along Wheeler Farm Lane in Chaptico. Each home sustained shingle and siding damage. A boat overturned in one yard. A tobacco barn was completely destroyed. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:25:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: DYNARD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 2 homes damaged along Mount Chance Farm Lane in Clements. One home sustained shingle damage and broken windows. A tree also fell onto a vehicle. A second home sustained chimney damage. Extensive damage was reported to a 50' by 72' tobacco barn. The roof collapsed on top of the farm truck and combine as well as numerous other pieces of farm equipment. Also, several large cedar trees were downed on the property. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

Flood in ALLEGANY, MARYLAND
From 04-MAR-08 23:34:00 to 05-MAR-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLINTSTONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported Route 144 (National Pike) covered with water. There were also 5 flooded basements.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLES, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:30:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WHITE PLAINS
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter in White Plains measured a wind gust of 73 mph. No damage was reported in Charles County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PRINCE GEORGE'S, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:39:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: (ADW)ANDREWS AFB CAM
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The ASOS at Andrews Air Force Base measured a wind gust of 66 mph. No damage was reported in Prince Georges County.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:25:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSHWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported shingle and chimney damage to a home on John Maddox Road in Bushwood. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:35:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: TALL TIMBERS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 2 homes damaged on River Shore Road in Tall Timbers. One home had  a sun room measuring 12 feet by 26 feet completely destroyed. A neighboring home lost a 2 story garage. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:22:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUDDS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 32.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 4 homes damaged on Prospect Hill Road in Mechanicsville. One home reported extensive roof and fence damage along with siding damage. The roof damage allowed rain to get into the home and cause interior damage. Two other homes reported shingle and siding damage. At the fourth home, two trees fell on a deck. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:22:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUDDS CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 3 homes damaged on Army Navy Drive in Mechanicsville. One home sustained shingle and roof damage as well as several downed trees. Two other homes reported fence and siding damage. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:22:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSHWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported shed and shingle damage to two homes on Riverview Drive in Chaptico. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. MARY'S, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:25:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUSHWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

St. Mary's County Emergency Management reported 2 homes damaged on Bunny Hill Lane in Bushwood. One home sustained shingle damage. The second home reported that a detached garage sustained significant damage and lost gutters, shingle and gables. Rain also caused some carper damage. A nearby automated observation at St. Inigoes measured a wind gust of 50 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:35:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: GAITHERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Montgomery County Emergency Management reported trees down in the city of Gaithersburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREDERICK, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 00:33:00 to 05-MAR-08 00:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADAMSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Frederick County Emergency Management reported a barn roof and a garage collapsed. Three telephone poles were downed in the city of Adamstown.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARROLL, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 01:06:00 to 05-MAR-08 01:06:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTMINSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Carroll County Emergency Management reported a tree down on Route 407 (Marston Road) just south of Westminster.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARFORD, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 01:15:00 to 05-MAR-08 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JOPPA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Harford County Emergency Management reported over a dozen trees and power lines down across the county. Reports began in Joppa and spread northeast.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 01:19:00 to 05-MAR-08 01:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLEN BURNIE PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Maryland Department of Transportation automated observation measured a wind gust of 58 mph in Glen Burnie at the intersection of Interstate 97 and Route 100.

Thunderstorm Wind in BALTIMORE CITY (C), MARYLAND
From 05-MAR-08 01:15:00 to 05-MAR-08 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALTIMORE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Baltimore City Fire reported 2 trees down within the city.