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Hail history for Pike Creek Valley, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pike Creek Valley on 30 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 Pike Creek Valley
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Fair Hill 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
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Of 30 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (6).
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Jul 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Garden (5 mi from Pike Creek Valley)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in New Garden Township.Jun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark (5 mi from Pike Creek Valley)
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 (7 mi from Pike Creek Valley)
Aug 18, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Landenberg (5 mi from Pike Creek Valley)
Jun 1, 2015 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · New Castle (9 mi from Pike Creek Valley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pike Creek Valley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF1 | Stanton 3 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
| Aug 7, 2020 | EF1 | Ashland 5 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Lovett Airport 9 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
| Jul 9, 2015 | EF0 | Garfield Park 8 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
| Jun 10, 2013 | EF0 | Cooch 6 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
| Aug 29, 2006 | F1 | Landenberg 5 mi from Pike Creek Valley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pike Creek Valley
332 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pike Creek Valley since 2006, on 131 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 11 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 | damage a reported | Brookside 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Brookside, Monroe Park, Hockessin 7 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Newark 2 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 Pike Creek Valley; 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 Pike Creek Valley.
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