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Hail history for North Star, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Star on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 30, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near North Star
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Fair Hill 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from North Star |
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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan North Star
Of 26 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (6).
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Jul 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Garden (3 mi from North Star)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in New Garden Township.Jun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark (6 mi from North Star)
National Weather Service description (English): A large and intense thunderstorm dropped golf-ball size hail in Newark.Jun 22, 2010 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Bear (9 mi from North Star)
Aug 18, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Landenberg (3 mi from North Star)
Jun 27, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Roseville Park (5 mi from North Star)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Star
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF1 | Stanton 4 mi from North Star |
| Aug 7, 2020 | EF1 | Ashland 4 mi from North Star |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Lovett Airport 9 mi from North Star |
| Jul 9, 2015 | EF0 | Garfield Park 10 mi from North Star |
| Jun 10, 2013 | EF0 | Cooch 8 mi from North Star |
| Sep 27, 2010 | EF0 | New London Airport 9 mi from North Star |
| Aug 29, 2006 | F1 | Landenberg 3 mi from North Star |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Star
332 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Star since 2006, on 132 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 2, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Franklin Twp. 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Hyde Park, New Castle County Airpo, Woodcrest 10 wind reports |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage a reported | West Grove 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 43 mph, a measured | Midvale 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage a reported | Newport, Wilmington, New Garden 4 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage a reported | Appleton, Nottingham Manor, Eastburn Heights 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage a reported | Newark 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Londonderry Twp, Brookside 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Upland 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Brookside, Monroe Park, Hockessin 7 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 North Star; 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.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of North Star.
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