It's time for your Trivia Tuesday question!
As we inch closer to the peak of hurricane season, today's question is: How many times has Maryland been directly hit by a hurricane?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 7
D. 12
Answer: B. 3!
According to the Maryland State Climatologist Office, Maryland has been directly impacted by three hurricanes since official record-keeping began in 1851.
The first was a Category 2 hurricane in 1878, followed by a Category 1 hurricane in 1893 and another Category 1 hurricane in 1933.
Perhaps even more surprising: Maryland has never been directly hit by a major hurricane — Category 3 or higher — in the official record!
