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June 17, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind
Trees and power lines were downed throughout town.
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Hurlock, Maryland
| City | Hurlock |
| County | Dorchester |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 21643 |
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.