Heads up! Small hail spotted in this region: Lincoln, NE      ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for this region: Champaign, IL      
HailGeeks
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 19973

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 19973 from July 13, 1975 through July 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 19973 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 19973 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 19973

4 reports
Free hail report for your home →
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2021
6:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seaford, DE
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2021
6:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seaford, DE
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2019
9:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN SEAFORD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seaford, DE
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2012
4:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A severe thunderstorm dropped quarter size hail in Blades.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Blades, DE
Showing 4 of 4
Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 19973

50 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs down on Fleetwood Pond Road east of Seaford. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Sycamore, DE
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees down in and near Seaford. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seaford, DE
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down and multiple roofs damaged along Woodland Ferry Road near Bethel. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Bethel, DE
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 NNE Bethel. A barn sustained loss of metal roof panels on Oneals Road. Wind gusts of 75 mph was estimated to have occurred with these storms at this locati
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Bethel, DE
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn sustained loss of metal roof panels. Wind gusts of 75 mph was estimated to have occurred with these storms at this location. There was tree damage observed in the vicinity of the barn as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Bethel, DE
UNK mph
May 31, 2025
6:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported tree onto wires. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Seaford, DE
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees and power lines down in the Seaford area. A few other similar reports from western Sussex County (US Route 13 corridor)... which was the hardest hit area from the storm. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seaford, DE
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2023
11:48 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down onto power lines. Power outages reported. Time estimatd from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seaford, DE
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES ON HOME AT CORNER OF CONCORD POND ROAD AND CONCORD ROAD IN SEAFORD. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Seaford, DE
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS DOWNED WIRES IN BLADES AND SEAFORD... DE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Seaford, DE
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2022
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON A VEHICLE ON DULANEY STREET IN SEAFORD... DE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Seaford, DE
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2022
12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF A TREE AND WIRES FALLEN ONTO A VEHICLE ON N BROADFORD STREET IN SEAFORD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Seaford, DE
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2022
12:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN NEAR MAGNOLIA DRIVE AND CHERRY BLOSSOM LANE IN SEAFORD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Seaford, DE
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2022
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES AND POWER LINES DOWN ON HORSESHOE ROAD WEST OF SEAFORD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Seaford, DE
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN ON HORSESHOE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Seaford, DE
Showing 15 of 50
Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 19973

5 reports
UNK category
May 16, 2025
10:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Delayed report...An EF-1 Tornado began south-southeast of Rhodesdale in Dorchester County... Maryland before crossing into Sussex County... Delaware... approximately 4 miles west of Bethel. Tree damage was noted in Phillips Landing Park where a tree was snapped and twisted. Additional trees were damaged as the tornado continued to move to the east-southeast with discontinuous circulations before dissipating approximately 1 mile south of Bethel.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Bethel, DE
F0 category
Aug 28, 1992
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, DE
F0 category
Jul 15, 1992
6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, DE
F1 category
May 8, 1984
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, DE
F1 category
May 8, 1984
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 19973
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, DE
Showing 5 of 5
Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 19973 on the Interactive Map

Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado

Get a free hail report for your address

Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.

Look up your address →

NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 19973 area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,786
Households9,927
Housing units10,725
Income
Median household income$62,668
$100k+ households35.6%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,481
Attached single-family352
Small multifamily1,028
Large multifamily511
Mobile homes1,289
Housing mix
Single-family share69.8%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share14.4%
Mobile-home share12.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,253
Renter-occupied2,674
Vacant units798
Home value & age
Median home value$254,300
Owner homes $300k+36.6%
Owner homes $500k+7.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1986
Older-home share41.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,451
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 19973 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 50 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 19973, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 19973?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 19973 is 1.00″. It was reported near Seaford, DE on April 21, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 19973 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 19973 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 19973 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 19973 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 19973 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 19973 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 19973 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 19973, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 19973, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

Free Hail Report By Address

Check Your Address in Seconds

Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.

Get a Free Hail Report

100% free. No phone or email required.