Hail history · Delaware
Delaware hail history
Hail days, largest hail and the latest storms for 3 Delaware counties, from NOAA storm reports since 2010.
30 hail reports and 523 damaging-wind reports in Delaware since 2010; the largest hail was 2.25" (hen egg) in Sussex County on May 16, 2022. Counties are sorted by the number of days with hail reports.
| County | Hail days since 2010 | Last 5 years | Largest hail | Last hail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex County | 9 | 4 | 2.25" | May 16, 2025 |
| New Castle County | 7 | 3 | 1.50" | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Kent County | 5 | 2 | 1.00" | Apr 1, 2023 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center storm reports (final Storm Data through Dec 28, 2025; preliminary reports through Oct 9, 2026). Hail 1 inch or larger and damaging wind (58 mph or more, or reported damage). Counts are reports, not damage claims; many storms go unreported. Dates are CST. About the data