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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Wilmington, DE
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Wilmington, DE from June 19, 1975 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
Example: 19801 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code
Hail Reports
10
Wind Reports
50
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Wilmington, DE · 1975–presentUpdated Daily · last Sep 2, 2026
Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Wilmington, DE
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Monroe Park, DE
1.00″hail
Jun 2, 2019 10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED IN WILMINGTON.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, DE
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 2016 4:32 AM UTC
Hail report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, DE
1.00″hail
Apr 3, 2016 3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, DE
0.88″hail
Jun 29, 2012 11:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A thunderstorm dropped nickel-size hail in Wilmington.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wilmington, DE
1.00″hail
Aug 9, 2011 11:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell from a severe thunderstorm in Wilmington.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SW Wilmington, DE
1.00″hail
May 27, 2010 7:38 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail fell in Wilmington. In northern Wilmington, the hail briefly covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wilmington, DE
0.75″hail
Jun 2, 2009 2:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The same severe thunderstorm dropped penny size hail in Wilmington.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wilmington, DE
0.88″hail
Mar 29, 2009 5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel size hail fell in northeastern New Castle County in Wilmington and Brandywine Hundred.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wilmington, DE
0.88″hail
Jun 11, 2001 9:35 PM EST
Hail report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, DE
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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 Wilmington, DE
Wind Report Description: EM relays report of multiple roads closed due to trees down in Wilmington. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Sep 2, 2026 12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed trees reported in the area of Delaware Ave and I95. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Jul 28, 2026 10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered reports of a few downed trees and wires around Wilmington. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Mar 18, 2026 2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures of damage to vehicles and large limbs down on X - time est.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Mar 18, 2026 2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of tree damage and powerlines down across the city of Wilmington. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Mar 18, 2026 2:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree in Wilmington blocking an exit off 95 Northbound. Downed tree limbs also reported in neighborhoods nearby. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Jul 17, 2024 1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** Live local news coverage report of 2 people rushed to hospital after tree fell onto a home in Wilmington. Time estimated. Exact location not known.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2023 10:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree down in North Wilmington on social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Apr 1, 2023 10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE INTO HOUSE ON NORTH CLEVELAND ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Colonial Heights, DE
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2021 11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF REPORTS OF DOWNED WIRES NEAR 10TH STREET. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2021 11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF REPORTS OF DOWNED WIRES NEAR ROGERS ROAD AND NEW CASTLE AVENUE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Rose Hill Gardens, DE
UNKmph
Aug 24, 2020 1:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED POWER LINES NEAR MARYLAND AVENUE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Richardson Park, DE
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2020 9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE UPROOTED AND BLOCKING SCHOOL ROAD IN ALAPOCAS. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rock Manor, DE
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2020 9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN OR SNAPPED ON NORTH MADISON STREET BETWEEN WEST 9TH AND WEST 10TH STREETS IN WILMINGTON. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Aug 7, 2020 9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN WILMINGTON. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Apr 21, 2020 6:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF REPORTS OF TREE LIMBS AND WIRES DOWN IN THE AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Landlith, DE
UNKmph
Apr 10, 2020 4:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES AND WIRES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF WEST SECOND STREET AND NORTH ADAMS STREET. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Nov 3, 2019 4:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE ON NEW BRIDGE ROAD BETWEEN ROUTE 141 AND RISING SUN LANE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Henry Clay, DE
UNKmph
Nov 2, 2019 3:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREE ON NEW BRIDGE ROAD BETWEEN ROUTE 141 AND RISING SUN LANE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Henry Clay, DE
UNKmph
Aug 24, 2017 3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Apr 6, 2017 7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWNED IN THE HIGHLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD. POWER OUTAGES AND ROAD CLOSURES OCCURRED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kentmere, DE
UNKmph
Jul 23, 2016 9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND WIRES DOWN ON CENTERVILLE ROAD
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2016 8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS SNAPPED OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2016 8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE COMPLETELY TOPPLED OVER AND ONTO A DRIVEWAY AND ROAD. THIS OCCURRED IN THE RICHARDSON PARK AREA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Jun 8, 2016 3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** LARGE TREE UPROOTED WHICH LANDED ON A CAR ON THOMPSON STATION ROAD AND BRANDYWINE CREEK ROAD. A FEMALE DRIVER TRAPPED INSIDE FOR A TIME AND SUFFERED SOME INJURIES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNKmph
Jun 5, 2016 9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BRANCHES DOWN VCNTY WILMINGTON HOSPITAL. TIME EST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
60mph
Jul 9, 2015 6:49 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In addition to the tornado wind damage in the area, the parent severe thunderstorm knocked down large tree limbs and wires along Delaware State Route 9 between Lambson Lane and Terminal Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: .65 SSE Monroe Park, DE
64mph
Jun 23, 2015 4:47 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm tore off the roof of a third story building within Wilmington. Wind damage occurred along Elm and Madison Streets within the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: .57 SE Lancaster Vlg, DE
60mph
Jul 28, 2013 1:13 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down trees and wires in Wilmington.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Wilmington, DE
58mph
Jun 24, 2013 6:52 PM EST-5
Wind report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A severe thunderstorm knocked down a couple of trees in Wilmington.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Wilmington, DE
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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 Wilmington, DE
2 reports
EF0category
Jul 9, 2015 6:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado occurred in eastern New Castle County in Minquadale (Brandywine Hundred). | |The tornado touched down near a trailer park off of New Castle Avenue. Eight units of the mobile home village and apartments on New Castle Avenue were damaged. A downed transformer went through one bedroom. Shingles and gutters were ripped from other homes. Six families were displaced and the Red Cross opened an emergency shelter at William Penn High School. The tornado damage extended eastward with a telephone pole sheered off and a tree down on Revis Avenue. Farther east, additional damage occurred on Harbor View Drive where roof damage and a wall collapse occurred at an industrial park. Several trees were also knocked down on Dock View Drive. ||The EF-0 tornado path length was about half a mile with a maximum path width of 75 yards. The estimated maximum wind speeds were 65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.22 WNW Garfield Park, DE
F1category
Nov 16, 1989 9:30 AM EST
Tornado report for Wilmington, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, DE
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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 Wilmington, DE on the Interactive Map
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Frequently asked questions
for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Wilmington have on record?
Our records show 10 hail, 50 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Wilmington, DE, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Wilmington?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Wilmington, DE is 1.00″. It was reported near Monroe Park, DE on June 2, 2019.
A storm report showed up near my home in Wilmington — 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 Wilmington and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Wilmington — 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 Wilmington address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Wilmington — 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 Wilmington address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Wilmington — 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 across Wilmington, DE, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Wilmington, 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.
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