NOAA storm reports
Hail and storm reports in Delaware
Pick a city to see NOAA hail and wind reports within 10 miles of it, what to do after a hail storm, and the roofers we list there. Cities are sorted by their most recent hail report.
After a storm, our guide to storm and hail damage walks through safety, photos, insurance claims and storm chaser warning signs.
| City | Most recent hail report | Official hail reports since 2016 | Biggest reported hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankford | May 16, 2025 | 6 | 1.75 in |
| Millsboro | May 16, 2025 | 6 | 2.25 in |
| Newark | May 3, 2025 | 12 | 1.50 in |
| Ellendale | September 8, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in |
| Lewes | September 8, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in |
| New Castle | September 8, 2023 | 23 | 1.50 in |
| Newport | September 8, 2023 | 19 | 1.50 in |
| Wilmington | September 8, 2023 | 19 | 1.50 in |
| Bear | June 26, 2023 | 16 | 1.50 in |
| Ocean View | June 8, 2023 | 3 | 1.25 in |
| Dover | April 15, 2023 | 8 | 1.00 in |
| Felton | April 1, 2023 | 6 | 1.00 in |
| Greenwood | April 1, 2023 | 4 | 1.00 in |
| Milford | April 1, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in |
| Middletown | July 12, 2022 | 3 | 1.50 in |
| Townsend | July 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in |
| Smyrna | April 16, 2022 | 3 | 1.00 in |
Delaware has 17 cities in our roofing directory with a hail and storm page. The most is in New Castle, with 23 official hail reports within 10 miles since 2016.
How to read these reports
A hail report is one observation sent to the National Weather Service by a storm spotter, a trained observer or a member of the public, with the hail size they measured or estimated. One storm can produce several reports, and a storm can damage roofs without anyone reporting it near your home. A report near a city does not mean a particular roof was hit.
If you think hail reached your roof, look from the ground for dented gutters, vents and other soft metal, take dated photos, and have a roofer or your insurance adjuster inspect it before you sign anything.
Official reports from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database through July 31, 2026. Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center after that. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.