Power Outage in Cambridge, MD

Trees fell onto power lines at Green Point Road. Power outages were also reported in the area.

Tropical storm winds downed several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots. Wind gust of 34 knots (39 mph) was measured at Cambridge.

Multiple trees and power lines were downed, and vehicles, including campers, were overturned. NWS Wakefield office determined that the damage was caused by straight line winds.

Power lines were downed. Numerous power outages were reported by Choptank Electric Cooperative.

Ice accretions between a trace and 0.20 inch, along with sleet accumulations between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch were reported. A few trees and power lines were downed, with some scattered power outages reported.

Light freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in ice accretion between a trace and 0.20 inch across the county. A few trees and power lines were downed, with scattered power outages reported due to the ice accretion.

Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced significant structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gust of 56 knots (64 mph) was measured at Blackwater. Wind gust of 51 knots (59 mph) was measured at Cambridge.

Multiple trees were downed, and there were power outages.

The very strong winds downed trees, produced minor structural damage, and caused power outages.

Power line was downed onto road along Route 50 between Cambridge and Linkwood.

Numerous large trees and power lines were downed from Cambridge to southeast of Hurlock. Shingles were blown off roofs.

Freezing rain produced between 0.10 inch and 0.20 inch of ice accumulation. This resulted in slick roadways and scattered power outages.

Emergency managers reported widespread tree damage across much of the county. The most significant damage was observed on Taylor's Island where several buildings and structures were damaged. A tree also fell onto a home on Hooper Island on Hooper Island Road. A large quonset hut was blown 200 yards near Crapo. Several trees were blocking highways including Liners Road near Andrews and US-50 near Salem. In addition to widespread downed trees, several power lines were downed.

The very strong winds downed trees, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages. Wind gust of 61 knots (70 mph) was measured at Bishops Head.

Scattered severe thunderstorms moved from west to east across Dorchester county from 350 pm through 415 pm. The first areas of damage occurred from Maple Dam Road to Pintail Point just west and south of Cambridge. The wind damaged several homes and businesses in downtown Cambridge, and at least 2 homes were condemned due to roof damage. Roofing membranes were peeled off of several businesses downtown and numerous windows were blown in. A tractor trailer was overturned while driving east on the Senator Malkus Bridge. Winds in Cambridge averaged between 70 and 85 mph based on tree and structural damage. The severe storms continued east along the river then striking Secretary, New East Market and Hurlock. Wind damage was evident along the entire stretch of East New Market Road from near Highway 50 to Shiloh Church Road. Several farm buildings along the river on Goose Creek Road were heavily damaged. Along Highway 14 and Highway 16, numerous power poles were snapped and trees uprooted. Two barns were heavily damaged to destroyed along East Market Highway near Thompsontown Road. Numerous two foot diameter pines were snapped along Shiloh Camp Road of which fell into a large building destroying the structure. Along Shiloh Church Road, numerous trees were knocked down and twenty seven power poles were snapped. Wind speeds around Secretary and East New Market were estimated around 85 mph based on the severity of tree and power pole damage. A tree fell onto the East New Market Town Hall causing some damage. Minor wind damage continued into Hurlock.

Tropical storm force winds knocked down several trees and power lines, as well as caused some substantial property damage. In addition, heavy rains contributed to significant crop damage. The highest sustained wind of 37 knots (43 mph) with a peak gust of 52 knots (60 mph) was recorded at Cambridge Marine site. A peak gust of 44 knots (51 mph) was recorded at CGE (Cambridge Airport). Storm total rainfall generally ranged from six to eleven inches.

Power lines were downed which caused power outages in Bucktown.

Power poles and power lines were downed on Twin Point Cove Road.

Power lines were downed in Cambridge.

Numerous trees and power lines were downed.

Trees and powerlines were downed. Some structural damage and scattered power outages also occurred.

Trees and power lines down.

Numerous trees and power lines down.

Two trailers thrown 1000 to 2000 feet. Trees and powerlines down.

Estimated 70 mph wind. Numerous power outages.

Intense low pressure moving off the Mid Atlantic Coast produced very strong northeast winds across the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. The very strong winds downed trees, produced minor structural damage, and caused scattered power outages.