Ridgely, MD – Two EF-1 tornadoes were confirmed across Maryland and Delaware from March 16 storms, with winds reaching up to 100 mph and localized damage reported.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, survey teams identified a tornado near Ridgely in Caroline County, Maryland, and another near Frederica in Kent County, Delaware.
The Ridgely tornado occurred between 10:26 p.m. and 10:29 p.m. EDT, with estimated peak winds between 90 and 100 mph. The tornado tracked approximately 0.9 miles and reached a maximum width of 250 yards.
A second EF-1 tornado was confirmed near Frederica, Delaware, occurring between 10:48 p.m. and 10:49 p.m. EDT. That tornado had similar peak winds of 90 to 100 mph, with a path length of about 0.7 miles and a maximum width of 75 yards.
No injuries or fatalities were reported with either tornado.
The National Weather Service noted these findings are part of ongoing storm surveys following severe weather that moved through the region late Monday evening.
These tornadoes occurred within a broader line of storms that also produced straight-line wind damage across parts of the Eastern Shore.
Even short-lived tornadoes can produce concentrated damage in rural and residential areas, particularly during late evening hours.
