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Current risk outlook
Tornado risk for Jefferson, MD.
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This view summarizes historical tornado activity and recurring outbreak corridors that can affect this city.
Live risk outlook
HIGHHigh
Next 6–24 hours: Today: High (90/100) · Rain 80–100% · Max wind 40–60 mph.
No active local alerts at this moment.
Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.
Historical risk score
Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.
16
/ 100
For typical homes located in Jefferson, MD.
Baseline context
Tornado risk derived from NOAA SPC historical reports.
Compare other local risks
See how Jefferson scores across each hazard model.
City snapshot
All hazards combined
Flood risk
Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure
Wind risk
Roof stress and gust-driven damage
AQI risk
Current air quality and AQI signal
Lightning risk
Thunderstorm and strike exposure
Wildfire risk
Fuels, dryness, and fire potential
Hail risk
Hail frequency and roof impact potential
Hurricane risk
Wind + surge + rain-driven flooding
Local historical hazard map
Jefferson, MD
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Tornado intelligence snapshot
SPC tornado outlook
SPC tornado outlook unavailable.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornado alerts (NWS)
No tornado alerts right now.
Source: National Weather Service.
Forecast tornado mentions
No tornado mentions in the latest forecast.
Source: NWS forecast discussion.
Recent tornado reports
No recent tornado reports available.
Source: SPC severe reports.
Protect your home before the next storm
Use tornado exposure to plan shelter, alerts, and safe rooms in Jefferson, MD.
5-day tornado outlook
Today
HIGHRain chance: 80–100%
Max wind: 40–60 mph
Risk score: 90/100
Tomorrow
ELEVATEDRain chance: 60–80%
Max wind: 30–45 mph
Risk score: 75/100
Thu
MODERATERain chance: 30–60%
Max wind: 20–35 mph
Risk score: 50/100
Fri
MODERATERain chance: 30–60%
Max wind: 20–35 mph
Risk score: 50/100
Sat
LOWRain chance: 10–30%
Max wind: 10–25 mph
Risk score: 25/100
Historical tornado exposure
Historical tornado exposure in Jefferson
- This signal is based on historical tornado reports (frequency + intensity).
- Outbreak risk can be episodic: quiet years can still be followed by high-impact seasons.
- Shelter access and warning lead-time are key drivers of household risk.
Tornado FAQs for Jefferson
Do tornadoes happen near Jefferson?
This model is based on historical tornado reports. Even lower-score areas can see rare, high-impact outbreaks.
What should I do during a tornado warning?
Seek shelter in an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Follow official NWS guidance.