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Hail history for Bear, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bear on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 30, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Bear
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bear in the last two years.
Hail days near Bear by year
When hail season peaks near Bear
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Bear
Aug 10, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deepwater (9 mi from Bear)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail as large as golf balls caused vehicular and crop damage from Pennsville and Carney Townships eastward across mouch of the northern half of Salem County. Large amounts of hail damage occurred to farms in Mannington, Carney Point, Pilesgrove and Oldmans Township. A farm in Pedericktown (Oldman Township) saw its entire tomato, pepper, and string bean crop destroyed. Ninety percent of the crops on a 650 acre farm in Mannington Township was destroyed by hail. Many zucchini crops within the county were damaged. In addition to crop damage, vehicles were damaged by large hail. Over 100 vehicles were damaged at dealerships in Penns Grove and Carneys Point. It was estimated that it would take untJun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark (6 mi from Bear)
National Weather Service description (English): A large and intense thunderstorm dropped golf-ball size hail in Newark.May 28, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · St Georges (5 mi from Bear)
Jun 22, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bear (1 mi from Bear)
Jun 1, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · New Castle (5 mi from Bear)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bear
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF1 | Stanton 7 mi from Bear |
| Jul 9, 2023 | EF1 | Mc Donough 9 mi from Bear |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Lovett Airport 9 mi from Bear |
| Jul 9, 2015 | EF0 | Garfield Park 8 mi from Bear |
| Jun 10, 2013 | EF0 | Cooch 5 mi from Bear |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bear
266 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bear since 2006, on 122 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 2, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Delaware City, Elsinboro Twp, Hyde Park 14 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Midvale 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | damage reported | Newport, Wilmington 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Appleton, Nottingham Manor, Eastburn Heights 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Newark 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Brookside 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Brookside, Monroe Park 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Newark 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Wilmington Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Harmony 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 Bear; 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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29 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 Bear.
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