Hail HistoryLekin › Delaware › Kent County › Smyrna
Hail history for Smyrna, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Smyrna on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.00 in (25-sent coin) on Apr 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Smyrna
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Smyrna in the last two years.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Smyrna meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Smyrna
Of 10 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (3) and April (2).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Smyrna
Apr 16, 2022 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Bethel (5 mi from Smyrna)
Jun 9, 2009 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Clayton (2 mi from Smyrna)
Jun 11, 2011 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Clayton (2 mi from Smyrna)
Aug 3, 2012 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Townsend (9 mi from Smyrna)
May 26, 2019 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Dupont Manor (9 mi from Smyrna)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Smyrna
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF2 | Walker 2 mi from Smyrna |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Smyrna
78 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Smyrna since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Mar 16, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage a reported | Smyrna 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage a reported | Smyrna, Blackbird 3 wind reports |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Clayton, Smyrna 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 66 mph, a measured | Dover Airport, Woodland Beach 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 59 mph, a measured | Walker, Kenton, Delaneys Corner 4 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 58 mph, a estimat | Taylors Bridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 64 mph, a measured | Millington, Clayton, Walker 5 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Smyrna 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Seven Hickories 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 58 mph, a estimat | Hartly 1 wind report |
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 Smyrna; 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.
Cities nearby
- Dover
8 hail days - Middletown
6 hail days - Bridgeton
10 hail days - Newark
24 hail days - Wilmington
25 hail days - Millville
9 hail days - South Vineland
10 hail days - Vineland
11 hail days
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 Smyrna.
Run a roofing company or a local news site? Show Smyrna's hail history on your website with our widget gratis →
Roofing or restoration company? Get an email within the hour when hail is reported near Smyrna with our hail alerts ($29 a month) →