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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in New Castle County, DE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across New Castle County, DE from July 14, 1958 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 19720 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
70
Wind Reports
495
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  New Castle County, DE · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in New Castle County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2023
2:25 AM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Phillips Heights, DE
1.00″ hail
Sep 9, 2023
2:23 AM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail reported at Marsh Road and Philadelphia Pike. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Phillips Heights, DE
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
3:56 PM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter relayed report of quarter sized hail near the Delaware Memorial Bridge on the Delaware side. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Simonds Gardens, DE
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2023
3:50 PM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newport, DE
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2022
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Odessa, DE
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2019
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Newark, DE
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
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 New Castle County, 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
1.50″ hail
May 28, 2019
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint Georges, DE
1.25″ hail
May 28, 2019
10:41 PM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Delaware City, DE
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 N GLASGOW TO ACCOUNT FOR AN INCREASE IN HAIL SIZE FOLLOWING THE INITIAL REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Glasgow, DE
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2018
11:36 PM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hockessin, DE
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
4:32 AM UTC
Hail report for New Castle County, 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 New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wilmington, DE
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2015
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail fell in New Castle from a severe thunderstorm. Half dollar, nickel and dime size hail occurred.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 SSE New Castle, 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 New Castle County

30 reports
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53 mph
Sep 2, 2026
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station DEL13 Us 1 At Appoquinimink River.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Odessa, DE
68 mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Station DELD1 - 8551762 - Delaware City DE gusted to 59.1 kt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Delaware City, DE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM relays report of multiple roads closed due to trees down in Wilmington. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wilmington, DE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in New Castle. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Castle, DE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Newark. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Newark, DE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM relays report of multiple roads closed due to trees down in Edgemoor. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Edgemoor, DE
53 mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: KILG gusted to 53 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Castle County Airpo, DE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree uprooted near the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Boxwood Road with wires down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Woodcrest, DE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree snapped halfway up the trunk. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Woodcrest, DE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in Talleyville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Talleyville, DE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, 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
60 mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:21 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter Network. Trained spotter reports 60 mph winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hyde Park, DE
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM relays report of multiple roads close due to trees down. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hockessin, DE
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Middletown, DE
43 mph
Aug 7, 2026
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KILG Wilmington.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Midvale, 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 New Castle County

27 reports
UNK category
Aug 8, 2024
11:12 PM UTC
Tornado report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Two independent reports from a trained spotter and fire department of a tornado on the ground near the intersection of Route 7 and Kirkwood Highway near the Kirkwood Plaza Shopping Center. Debris lofted into the air and some minor damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Marshallton, DE
UNK category
Jul 9, 2023
8:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado began about 4 miles northeast of Middletown... DE just north of DE Route 896 (Boyds Corner Road) in a field just west of North Bayberry Parkway. Prior to the tornado development... some notable rear flank downdraft straight line wind damage occurred in the Bayberry South neighborhood. Several homes along South Bayberry Parkway... Puccini Lane... Chopin Drive... and Ravel Lane sustained primarily minor cosmetic damage to soffit and gutters. Some singles and siding were blown off as well. One home on Chopin Drive had a very small section of roof blown off. The rear flank downdraft winds continued northeast crossing DE Route 896 where a few small signs were blown over... including damage to the Bayberry North neighborhood sign. A single family house and detached garage near the intersection of North Bayberry Parkway and DE Route 896 sustained some cosmetic damage. Additionally... several trees sustained varying degrees of damage on and immediately surrounding this property. No additi
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Middletown, DE
UNK category
Aug 7, 2020
9:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO WITH WINDS TO 105 MPH TOUCHED DOWN IN ASHLAND AND TRACKED TO MONTCHANIN IN NORTHERN DELAWARE. NUMEROUS TREES WERE DOWNED... SNAPPED OR UPROOTED. A NOTED CONVERGENT PATTERN IN THE DEBRIS WAS OBSERVED IN THE TREE DAMAGE ACROSS THE WILMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ashland, DE
UNK category
Aug 4, 2020
1:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE HOMES DAMAGED BY A TORNADO ALONG DUMBUSH ROAD IN TOWNSEND. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Townsend, DE
EF0 category
Jul 9, 2015
6:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for New Castle County, 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
EF0 category
Jun 10, 2013
3:47 PM EST-5
Tornado report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado was confirmed near Newark at 447 p.m. EDT. The damage was focused from Ardmore Drive to Argyle Road, south of DE Route 4. Within this area, 10 to 20 homes sustained damage with several homes suffering significant damage due to large trees being blown into them. On Natalie Lane, a very large tree completely fell over and landed onto two homes with a car having significant damage. Other homes suffered siding and shingle damage. One house on Argyle Road had a tree limb through a side wall. On Havertown Road, several trees were uprooted, with some lying west and northwest, which appeared to be the western edge of the circulation. Several residents reported hearing a whooshing sound that lasted for about 10 to 15 seconds, along with some tree debris swirling into the air. Based on damage reports, the tornado briefly lifted with the main touchdown located from Ardmore Drive to Argyle Road. ||Additional damage was reported to the south of the tornado path, including siding and tree damage. One she was reportedly blown onto its side along McCormick Boulevard. The overall path length was nearly one mile. The maximum path width was 150 yards and the estimated maximum wind was 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .53 W Cooch, DE
F2 category
Sep 28, 2004
3:14 PM EST
Tornado report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: (Ilg)Wilmington Arpt, DE
F0 category
May 25, 1995
7:00 PM EST
Tornado report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado (F0) briefly touched down near Lums Pond State Park. It knocked over trees and power lines. A camper and boat were flipped over and minor damage occurred to several houses.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Glasgow, DE
F1 category
Sep 27, 1993
2:00 PM EST
Tornado report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Summit Bridge, DE
F2 category
Sep 27, 1993
1:55 PM EST
Tornado report for New Castle County, DE
New Castle County · 124,150 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: WNW Mount Pleasant, DE
F2 category
Oct 18, 1990
4:00 PM EST
Tornado report for New Castle County, 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
F1 category
Nov 16, 1989
9:30 AM EST
Tornado report for New Castle County, 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
F2 category
Jun 9, 1989
5:10 PM EST
Tornado report for New Castle County, 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
F0 category
Jul 21, 1988
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for New Castle County, 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
F1 category
Jun 7, 1988
2:10 PM EDT
Tornado report for New Castle County, 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.

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U.S. Census Data · County

New Castle County, DE area census snapshot

People & households
Population573,030
Households222,943
Housing units235,057
Income
Median household income$89,901
$100k+ households43.6%
$150k+ households20.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached124,150
Attached single-family50,139
Small multifamily22,525
Large multifamily32,976
Mobile homes5,122
Housing mix
Single-family share52.8%
Attached-home share21.3%
Multifamily share23.6%
Mobile-home share2.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied152,742
Renter-occupied70,201
Vacant units12,114
Home value & age
Median home value$329,800
Owner homes $300k+56.7%
Owner homes $500k+17.7%
Owner homes $750k+4.1%
Median year built1975
Older-home share56.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars207,129
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in New Castle County

19720 79
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19709 67
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19977 54
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19707 46
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19711 46
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19701 36
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19734 35
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19938 33
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19807 32
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19802 28
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19808 25
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19702 24
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19717 24
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19803 24
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19809 21
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19703 14
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19805 13
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19810 12
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does New Castle County have on record?

Our records show 70 hail, 495 wind, and 27 tornado reports in New Castle County, 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 New Castle County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in New Castle County is 2.50″. It was reported near .9 WNW Harnous Corner, DE on May 22, 2014.

A storm report showed up near my home in New Castle County — 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 New Castle County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in New Castle County — 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 New Castle County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in New Castle County — 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 New Castle County address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in New Castle County — 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 New Castle County, DE, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in New Castle County, 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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