Storm Blows Roof Off Carroll County Farm Building, Scattering Cattle

A worker says about 14 Texas longhorns were standing next to the damaged outbuilding when the roof blew off, causing the cattle to scatter.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:17am

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Parts of Carroll County, Maryland saw damage on Monday after a storm that prompted a tornado warning passed through the area. At the Come N Go Farm, one of the farm's outbuildings was heavily damaged, with the roof appearing to have been ripped off. A farm worker who was in the pasture at the time said about 14 Texas longhorns were standing next to the outbuilding when the roof blew off, causing the cattle to scatter. While the cattle were spooked, none appear to have been injured.

Why it matters

Severe weather events can pose significant risks to livestock and agricultural operations, highlighting the importance of preparedness and resilience for farmers and ranchers. This incident also underscores the potential for property damage and disruption to local communities when storms cause structural damage.

The details

According to the report, the storm that passed through Carroll County on Monday prompted a tornado warning, though WBAL-TV 11 News observed heavy rain but not high winds in the area. However, the storm did cause significant damage to one of the outbuildings at the Come N Go Farm, with the roof appearing to have been ripped off. A farm worker who was in the pasture at the time said about 14 Texas longhorns were standing next to the damaged building when the roof blew off, causing the cattle to scatter. While the cattle were spooked, the worker said none appear to have been injured.

  • The storm that caused the damage passed through Carroll County on Monday, March 17, 2026.

The players

Come N Go Farm

A farm located in Carroll County, Maryland that sustained heavy damage to one of its outbuildings during the storm.

Matthew Clark

A Westminster, Maryland resident who witnessed the aftermath of the storm and the damage to the farm.

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What they’re saying

“I was inside, and I got the tornado watch alert on my phone, and I sheltered. Then, when it was done, I looked out the window and saw all the debris all over the field. My jaw was on the floor. We've lived here for a while, and we care a lot about our neighbor's cows. I immediately called my mom and told her to call the farmer that lives next door to let him know.”

— Matthew Clark, Westminster resident (WBAL-TV 11 News)

What’s next

Workers are now attempting to coax the scattered cattle back into a different pasture ahead of the next round of storms that is expected to pass through the area.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the vulnerability of agricultural operations to severe weather events and the importance of emergency preparedness to protect livestock and property. It also underscores the sense of community and concern that neighbors can have for one another during times of crisis.