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Hail history for Sussex County, DE
28 hail reports in Sussex County since 2006 on 22 days. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on May 16, 2022.
Cities in Sussex County
- Milford
5 hail days - Seaford
8 hail days - Georgetown
7 hail days - Millsboro
6 hail days - Laurel
9 hail days - Nassau
6 hail days - Lewes
5 hail days
Recent hail in Sussex County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Millsboro 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Sussex County by year
When hail season peaks in Sussex County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Sussex County
274 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Sussex County since 2006, on 135 days. The strongest measured gust was 98 mph on Apr 1, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Lewes, Indian Beach, Delaware Coastal Airpor 10 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Long Neck, Indian Beach, Bridgeville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Long Neck, Bethel 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Milton 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Lewes, Bethel, Delmar 9 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Selbyville 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Dagsboro 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Redden 2 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Chestnut Knoll 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Bethel, Georgetown Airport, Bridgeville 9 wind reports |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Sussex County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).