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Hail history for Delaware, OH
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Delaware on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Delaware ranks #863 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Delaware
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | 0.70 in | Powell 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Delaware |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Shawnee Hills 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Delaware |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Powell 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Delaware |
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May 15, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Delaware (3 mi from Delaware)
May 14, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Delaware (2 mi from Delaware)
Mar 14, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stratford (2 mi from Delaware)
Jun 7, 2011 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Powell (9 mi from Delaware)
May 1, 2016 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Delaware (0 mi from Delaware)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Delaware
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF1 | Ostrander 10 mi from Delaware |
| Mar 14, 2024 | EF1 | Stratford 3 mi from Delaware |
| Sep 7, 2020 | EF0 | Kilbourne 4 mi from Delaware |
| Aug 20, 2016 | EF0 | Delaware 3 mi from Delaware |
| Feb 21, 2014 | EF0 | Kilbourne 5 mi from Delaware |
| Jun 13, 2013 | EF0 | Radnor 7 mi from Delaware |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Delaware
128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Delaware since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 10, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Powell 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage a reported | Powell 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Powell, Westerville, Ashley 3 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 51 mph, a measured | Delaware, Ostrander, Ashley 4 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | damage a reported | Delaware, Marengo 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Powell, Lewis Center 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Delaware 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Delaware 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Warrensburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Delaware 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 Delaware; 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
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43 hail days - Grove City
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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 Delaware.
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