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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Sussex County, DE

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Sussex County, DE from August 12, 1955 through September 4, 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
47
Wind Reports
424
Tornado Reports
30
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sussex County, DE · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Sussex County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 16, 2025
6:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Millsboro, DE
1.00″ hail
Dec 31, 2024
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Nassau, DE
1.00″ hail
Sep 8, 2023
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports quarter-sized hail in Milton DE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Milton, DE
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2023
5:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of Video showing Quarter Sized Hail in Bayard... DE covering the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Millville, DE
2.25″ hail
May 16, 2022
10:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HEN EGG+ (2.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Sycamore, DE
2.00″ hail
May 16, 2022
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Sycamore, DE
1.00″ hail
May 16, 2022
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Laurel, DE
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2021
6:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONE INCH HAIL REPORTED NORTH OF LONG NECK... DE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Long Neck, DE
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2021
6:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
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
6:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bridgeville, DE
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2021
6:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Seaford, DE
1.00″ hail
Apr 21, 2021
6:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bridgeville, DE
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2019
9:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Millsboro, DE
1.25″ hail
Aug 19, 2019
7:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Dewey Beach, DE
1.25″ hail
Aug 19, 2019
5:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 NW DEWEY BEACH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Dewey Beach, 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 Sussex County

30 reports
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58 mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station DEL18 Sr1 Irib North.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indian River Inlet, DE
64 mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lewes Ferry Mesonet.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lewes, DE
57 mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XLEW Lewes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wnw Lewes, DE
63 mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station XDEW Dewey Beach.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indian Beach, DE
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down around Falling Point Road near Long Neck. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wnw Millville, DE
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DelDOT reported trees down and blocking Cool Spring Road in Milton. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Harbeson, DE
58 mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Georgetown (GED) measured a 50 kt wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Delaware Coastal Airpor, DE
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DelDOT reported trees down which are blocking Johnson Road in Lincoln. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Lincoln, DE
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down in the area between Laurel and Delmar. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Laurel, DE
UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DelDOT reported trees down which are blocking Trinity Church Road in Bridgeville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wnw Bridgeville, DE
63 mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured via a PWS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Long Neck, DE
62 mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dewey Beach.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indian Beach, DE
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
11:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Millville, DE
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2026
10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wires down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgeville, DE
63 mph
Jul 29, 2026
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station: KDEHARBE3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Long Neck, 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 Sussex County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 30, 2025
5:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report of large tree branches down along Omar Road west of Pyle Center Road... including some down on power lines. Several videos via social media support that this damage was caused by a brief... weak tornado in this area. No additional details available at this time. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Frankford, DE
UNK category
May 16, 2025
10:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
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
UNK category
Sep 11, 2023
6:55 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado occurred on the afternoon of September 11... 2023... in the Dagsboro area of Sussex County... Delaware. The brief tornado began along Adams Road just east of Dagsboro where damage to multiple structures and trees was observed. A shed in a backyard of a home on Adams Road had partial roof and wall collapse... and an additional larger and more structurally sound shed just feet from the first one was shifted off of its foundation... had the door blown off... and had partial roof collapse. Damage to three homes along Adams Road was noted with glass windows blown out and partial siding and shingle loss. Numerous large softwood trees were uprooted along the wood line behind the homes on Adams Road along and had large branches snapped off of the trunks. Further south on Adams Road... very close to the intersection of Tingle Lane... minor loss of siding was noted on a home as well as some more tree and limb damage. This is likely where the tornado reached its maximum width of around 370 yar
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Dagsboro, DE
UNK category
Apr 1, 2023
10:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SUSSEX EM REPORTS A CONFINED SPACE RESCUE IN THE VICINITY OF TUCKER ROAD. LIKELY TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Greenwood, DE
UNK category
Apr 1, 2023
10:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES AND WIRES DOWNED NEAR SEASHORE HIGHWAY ROUTE 404 AND DUBLIN HILL ROAD. LIKELY TORNADO. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Bridgeville, DE
UNK category
Apr 1, 2023
9:59 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 WNW BRIDGEVILLE. THE BRIDGEVILLE-ELLENDALE TORNADO BEGAN AROUND 5:59 PM EDT NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF POLK ROAD AND DUBLIN HILL ROAD WHERE A SECTION OF A SMALL BARN ROOF WAS BLOWN OFF. THE TORNADO CONTINUED EAST-NORTHEAST CROSSING SEASHORE HIGHWAY. ALONG THIS SECTION OF THE DAMAGE PATH... A COUPLE WOODEN POWER POLES WERE BLOWN DOWN ALONG WITH SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED OR SNAPPED. ON TREE FELL ONTO A HOUSE CAUSING SIGNIFICANT COLLATERAL ROOF DAMAGE. THE TORNADO CONTINUED EASTWARD PARALLELING NEWTON ROAD WHERE A FARMSTEAD SUSTAIN SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE. ABOUT A HALF DOZEN PARKED SEMI-TRAILERS WERE BLOW OVER ALONG A DRIVEWAY. FARTHER EAST... MORE TREE DAMAGE AND SNAPPED POWER POLES WERE OBSERVED. NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF PRECIOUS LANE AND NEWTON ROAD... A 2 STORY HOUSE WAS COLLAPSED AFTER APPEARING TO HAVE SLID OFF ITS FOUNDATION. A SMALL OUTBUILDING WAS ALSO SEVERELY DAMAGED NEARBY. DEBRIS FROM THIS AREA WAS BLOWN SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS EA
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Bridgeville, DE
UNK category
Jul 1, 2021
9:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE WITH SOME TREES INTO HOUSES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Milford, DE
UNK category
Jul 1, 2021
9:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: UPDATES PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 3 ENE MILFORD TO REFLECT STORM SURVEY RESULTS. DAMAGE WAS FIRST OBSERVED NEAR RESIDENCES AT THE CEDAR BEACH ROAD AND MCCOLLEY ROAD INTERSECTION. HERE... SEVERAL LARGE BRANCHES AND TREES WERE SNAPPED. FURTHER EAST ALONG CEDAR BEACH ROAD... MORE TREE DAMAGE OCCURRED ACROSS SEVERAL RESIDENCES WITH A COUPLE OF TREES HAVING BEEN UPROOTED. THE TORNADO THEN UPLIFTED PART OF A PORCH ROOF TO A RESIDENCE ON SHOCKLEY ROAD. INSULATION THAT WAS UNDERNEATH THE ROOF WAS BLOWN ACROSS SHOCKLEY ROAD AND ADHERED TO NEARBY HOMES. INSULATION WAS ALSO NOTED ON ALL SIDES OF THE AFFECTED RESIDENCE. AT THE INTERSECTION OF SHOCKLEY AND CEDAR NECK ROADS... A RESIDENCE ALSO HAD A LARGE TELEVISION ANTENNA THAT WAS BENT 180 DEGREES DOWN TOWARDS THE GROUND. FURTHER EAST ON MILLS ROAD... ANOTHER RESIDENCE OBSERVED MULTIPLE TREES THAT WERE SNAPPED. ONE LARGE BRANCH FELL ON AN OUTDOOR SHED CAUSING IT TO COLLAPSE... WITH OTHER LARGE BRANCHES FALLING ON VEHICLES CAUSING WINDOW DAMAGE. TOWARD
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE Milford, DE
UNK category
Aug 4, 2020
12:25 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF1 TORNADO WITH WINDS TO 100 MPH TOUCHED DOWN IN SOUTHWEST MILFORD IN SUSSEX COUNTY. THE TORNADO TRACKED FROM THE MEADOW BROOK LANE AND EVERGREEN LANE AREAS NORTHWARD TO HAVEN LAKE CROSSING INTO KENT COUNTY AND THROUGH NORTH SHORE DRIVE. IT THEN TURNED NORTHWEST AND CROSSED WILLIAMSVILLE ROAD. THE TORNADO THEN LIFTED BEFORE REACHING MILFORD HARRINGTON HIGHWAY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Milford, DE
UNK category
Apr 16, 2019
7:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** EF2 TORNADO CONFIRMED WITH ESTIMATED MAXIMUM WINDS OF 120 MPH. A TORNADO CAUSED DAMAGE ALONG A PATH FROM LAUREL TO SEAFORD DELAWARE. A TREE FELL ON A HOUSE... CAUSING ONE INJURY. ONE BARN WAS DESTROYED. THERE WAS ROOF DAMAGE TO SEVERAL OTHER HOMES AND BARNS. MANY TREES WERE UPROOTED ALONG THE PATH AND A FEW WERE SNAPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Bethel, DE
UNK category
Jun 19, 2017
10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO WITH WINDS OF 85 MPH CONFIRMED NEAR GREENWOOD WITH AN ESTIMATED PATH LENGTH OF 0.6 MILES AND A PATH WIDTH OF 200 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Greenwood, DE
EF1 category
Aug 27, 2011
5:38 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF1 tornado touched down in the Quakertown area near Lewes during the early evening of the 27th. This tornado was embedded within convective bands associated with Hurricane Irene. About 50 homes were damaged and several vehicles and sheds were either damaged or destroyed. The tornado touched down near the eastern end of Tradewinds Lane, then moved west along Tradewinds Lane, crossed Delaware State Route 269A before lifting at Crab Apple Lane. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped along this path, and numerous homes experienced shingle damage in the Tradewinds, Donovan Smith, Swanendael Acres and Nassau Station Developments. The most significant damage occurred on Crab Apple Lane where a house sustained substantial roof damage with its rafters exposed. The house's garage was also ripped away.||The tornado path length was estimated at 0.7 miles, its maximum path width was 80 yards and its estimated maximum wind speed was 95 mph. No serious injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .94 NNE Nassau, DE
F0 category
Aug 13, 1998
12:33 PM EST
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dewey Beach, DE
F0 category
Jun 26, 1995
1:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado (F0 on the Fujita Scale) briefly touched down in the Clarkson's Crossroads area. An abandoned trailer was knocked from its foundation with half of its roof torn off. A few tree limbs were snapped. The tornado was on the ground for about 100 feet before lifting. No injuries were reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Bridgeville, DE
F0 category
Apr 1, 1993
7:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Sussex County, DE
Sussex County · 96,595 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW To 1 S Bridgville, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Sussex County

Lewes, DE 47
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Georgetown, DE 43
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Seaford, DE 40
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Bridgeville, DE 37
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Laurel, DE 33
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Dewey Beach, DE 30
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Greenwood, DE 28
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Long Neck, DE 26
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Millsboro, DE 26
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Milford, DE 18
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Delmar, DE 17
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Blades, DE 14
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Milton, DE 14
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Bethel, DE 13
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Millville, DE 13
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Selbyville, DE 13
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Sussex County, DE area census snapshot

People & households
Population247,799
Households103,213
Housing units147,904
Income
Median household income$78,162
$100k+ households41.9%
$150k+ households16.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached96,595
Attached single-family14,514
Small multifamily9,098
Large multifamily7,982
Mobile homes19,594
Housing mix
Single-family share65.3%
Attached-home share9.8%
Multifamily share11.6%
Mobile-home share13.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied83,879
Renter-occupied19,334
Vacant units44,691
Home value & age
Median home value$353,300
Owner homes $300k+59.3%
Owner homes $500k+26.4%
Owner homes $750k+10.4%
Median year built1999
Older-home share24.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars99,653
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Sussex County

19973 59
Seaford, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19952 49
Harrington, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19958 47
Lewes, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19947 46
Georgetown, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19956 43
Laurel, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19971 43
Rehoboth Beach, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19963 40
Milford, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19950 37
Greenwood, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19933 33
Bridgeville, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19966 33
Millsboro, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19945 26
Millville, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19968 18
Milton, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19939 15
Dagsboro, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19940 13
Delmar, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19944 10
Fenwick Island, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19930 8
Bethany Beach, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19941 8
Ellendale, DE Hail, wind & tornado reports
19951 8
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 47 hail, 424 wind, and 30 tornado reports in Sussex County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sussex County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Sussex County is 2.25″. It was reported near Sycamore, DE on May 16, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sussex 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 Sussex County address?

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