Baltimore, Maryland was hit by powerful storms on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. One likely tornado caused a tree to fall on a home in Gaithersburg’s Dogwood Drive, trapping five individuals. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, with four of the trapped individuals being taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while the fifth was transported to a trauma center.

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue team was kept busy, responding to numerous calls involving trees falling on homes and people being trapped inside. Reports indicated that a tree had landed on a house in Peony Drive and the 100 block of Winnie Place, with no injuries reported, while one person was rescued from a residence on 3 Holly Drive. In an effort to reach out to those in need, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue set up Area Command in the Walnut Hill Shopping Center in Gaithersburg, going door-to-door to offer assistance.

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Poolesville, Maryland, also in Montgomery County, with tornado warnings being issued across the state for several hours. The storm in Montgomery County was classified as a “PDS” or a “particularly dangerous situation” by the National Weather Service.

Viewers captured footage of the storm’s impact, with photos and videos showing the rotations, including one filmed in Darnestown, Maryland. Pete Piringer, spokesperson for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, shared a video of a twister in Poolesville, adding to the documentation of the storm’s effects.

In neighboring Carroll County, specifically in Sykesville, reports emerged of a possible tornado in the area of Bartholow Road and Sarah Drive. The Sykesville Fire Department reported at least 10 structures sustaining damage as a result.

During the storm, streets in Abingdon, Maryland, in Harford County, were flooded, leading to several individuals needing to be rescued from their vehicles as water levels rose significantly. The impact of the severe weather was felt across various parts of Maryland, underscoring the need for caution and preparedness in the face of unpredictable weather events.