July 24 2017

The 15 images here across Stevensville and Bay City on Maryland’s Kent Island are the result of the storm that hit at 1:30 AM this morning. A tornado warning was issued only a few minutes before this slammed the communities in the dark of night. I’ve linked to the Doppler Radar Loop of the storm below. The one common thread from all the reports I have had was the sound of the freight train. That is the rushing wind and destruction blowing through. There was frequent lightning helming the light up the sky, but the funnel was lily rain wrapped.

Colleen Morehead, my friend and Maryland Trek teammate, lives on Kent Island and was first to give me an account of what happened. Here are a few of her photos. The image at the top is one of her favorite Oak Trees that she suggested was over 200 years old. Keep scrolling for many more photos below.

Note: The damage shows twisting and wrapped up debris. The National Weather Service needs to complete their ground infestation to confirm the intensity. Doppler Radar suggested winds possible to 86 mph. That is on the edge of an EF-0 or EF 1 tornado.

 

 

 

Map Of The Area Affected

May locals said this looked like it came up Rt 8, just past the airport and Rt 50/301. See many more photos below…

 

More Photos

Thanks to all that shared and please stay safe during the cleanup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also see:

Doppler Radar Loop: Likely Tornado On Kent Island July 24

Waterspout Video and Photos July 15 2017

Waterspouts photos August 21 2016

 

 

 

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