A devastating video captured the moment a waterspout slammed into a small island in Maryland on Thursday as severe weather wrecked the Old Line State's shores.
Destructive Waterspout!
The clip shows the tornado swirling over water and heading towards Smith Island off the Chesapeake Bay.
Residents captured this shocking clip
The video, which Amy and Daniel Somers captured, shows debris flying as the waterspout approached land.
You can hear utter shock from the Somers as they watch the waterspout come ashore and slam into what appears to be a building.
The waterspout wreaked havoc on a small Maryland island
Significant damage to structures and properties has been reported on Smith Island, but so far, no word on any injuries to residents of the small island.
Photos show many Smith Island houses destroyed by the storm, with debris cluttered over lawns.
Maryland governor and NWS warned the locals
Maryland governor Larry Hogan warned residents to stay inside in a statement on Twitter.
He said, "Please stay off the roads in affected areas – especially anywhere tree-clearing crews need to work."
The Governor also noted that more than 50,000 power outages were reported in Maryland.
The National Weather Service (NWS) had issued a statement warning of 45-mile-per-hour winds and possible hail.
A Tiny island!
Smith Island, which makes up the communities of Tylerton, Rhodes Point, and Ewell, has a population of fewer than 300 people. It is the only island without a bridge connected to the mainland.
The island has attracted attention for eroding significantly in recent memory, losing hundreds of residents and thousands of acres. Many properties lay abandoned across the island, which was first settled in the 17th century.
In 2013, the Maryland government proposed using the relief from Hurricane Sandy to buy out the island's remaining homeowners.