Scattered severe thunderstorms associated with low pressure and a cold front produced damaging winds, one tornado, and heavy rain across portions of the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore.

Thunderstorm Wind in WORCESTER, MARYLAND
From 07-AUG-17 16:03:00 to 07-AUG-17 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST OCEAN CITY
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The wind damage which occurred in West Ocean City was the result of straight line winds. Damage was evident along both sides of Route 50 and Route 611 (Stephen
Decatur Highway) in West Ocean City. A few shingles were blown off an apartment complex near the Tangier Outlets, and a few trees were also downed. In addition to the wind damage in West Ocean City, two vehicles were damaged at the Ocean City airport as a result of a falling tree in the high wind.

Heavy Rain in WICOMICO, MARYLAND
From 08-AUG-17 04:49:00 to 08-AUG-17 04:49:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELMAR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall total of 4.08 inches was measured at Delmar.

Heavy Rain in WICOMICO, MARYLAND
From 08-AUG-17 05:04:00 to 08-AUG-17 05:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEBRON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Rainfall total of 3.54 inches was measured at Hebron (1 SSW).

Heavy Rain in WICOMICO, MARYLAND
From 08-AUG-17 05:09:00 to 08-AUG-17 05:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: MANOKIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Rainfall total of 4.31 inches was measured at Shad Point (2 NW).

Heavy Rain in WORCESTER, MARYLAND
From 08-AUG-17 04:00:00 to 08-AUG-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BISHOPVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall total of 3.47 inches was measured at Bishopville (3 E).

Tornado in WICOMICO, MARYLAND
From 07-AUG-17 12:40:00 to 07-AUG-17 12:41:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRUITLAND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado initially touched down near Salisbury University along Highway 13 and Dogwood Drive damaging several businesses. The tornado struck a strip mall along Highway 13 tossing vehicles around in the parking lot, and causing minor damage to nearby buildings. A concrete building in the area collapsed due to bay doors on the building being open. Wind entered the structure causing it to collapse. It was in this area near the University where the tornado was most intense, at the time of initial
touchdown. The tornado tracked northeast across the east side of the Salisbury University campus, crossing Bateman Street and East College Drive before damaging a home on Rogers Street. The tornado lifted off the ground before it could cross Highway 12 (Snow Hill Road) near the Elks Club Golf Course.

Heavy Rain in WICOMICO, MARYLAND
From 08-AUG-17 05:30:00 to 08-AUG-17 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALISBURY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall total of 3.69 inches was measured at Salisbury (1 N).

Heavy Rain in WICOMICO, MARYLAND
From 08-AUG-17 06:00:00 to 08-AUG-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHESAPEAKE HGTS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall total of 3.03 inches was measured at Parsonsburg (1 W).

Heavy Rain in WORCESTER, MARYLAND
From 08-AUG-17 06:00:00 to 08-AUG-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERLIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall total of 3.40 inches was measured at Berlin.

Heavy Rain in WORCESTER, MARYLAND
From 08-AUG-17 06:00:00 to 08-AUG-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEAN PINES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall total of 3.22 inches was measured at Cape Isle of Wight (1 NW).

Heavy Rain in WORCESTER, MARYLAND
From 08-AUG-17 06:00:00 to 08-AUG-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OCEAN PINES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rainfall total of 3.45 inches was measured at Ocean Pines.

Heavy Rain in WICOMICO, MARYLAND
From 08-AUG-17 10:04:00 to 08-AUG-17 10:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEBRON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Rainfall total of 3.60 inches was measured at Hebron (1 SSW).