Baltimore, Maryland – A confirmed EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph swept through Baltimore and Dundalk late Friday afternoon, carving a nearly six-mile path and causing structural damage but no reported injuries or fatalities.
According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office, the tornado struck between 5:51 and 6:01 p.m. on May 16, with a damage track stretching 5.75 miles and reaching up to 75 yards wide. Officials are continuing to assess impacted areas, with a full public information statement expected in the coming days.
The tornado touched down near the Inner Harbor and moved southeast through residential and commercial zones toward Dundalk, downing trees and damaging roofs. Power outages were reported in several neighborhoods, including Highlandtown and Turner Station.
Residents are urged to stay clear of downed power lines and report structural damage to local emergency management. Crews are currently clearing debris from major roadways, including Eastern Avenue and Broening Highway.
This is the first confirmed tornado in the Baltimore metro area in 2025 and one of the strongest since the EF-1 that hit the region in April 2019.
Additional weather briefings will be issued as the National Weather Service completes its survey.
