Hail History

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Hail history for Bear, DE

Last hail within 10 milesNov 12, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 30, 2012
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles269

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bear on 23 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

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Nov 12, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Newark, Brookside, Elkton
8 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bear		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Bear by year

1061073080931021121211314115116171841912021222232425126

When hail season peaks near Bear

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and August (3).

JanFebMar2Apr3May11Jun1Jul3Aug2SepOct1NovDec

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 unt

Jun 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)

Nov 12, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Newark (6 mi from Bear)

Jun 22, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bear (1 mi from Bear)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bear

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 12, 2026EF?Eastburn Heights
4 mi from Bear
Aug 8, 2024EF1Stanton
7 mi from Bear		1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 9, 2023EF1Mc Donough
9 mi from Bear		1.2 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 7, 2020EF1Lovett Airport
9 mi from Bear		1.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 9, 2015EF0Garfield Park
8 mi from Bear		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 10, 2013EF0Cooch
5 mi from Bear		0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bear

269 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bear since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 2, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Nov 12, 2026damage reportedWoodshade, Eastburn Heights
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 202668 mph, measuredDelaware City, Elsinboro Twp, Hyde Park
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202643 mph, measuredMidvale
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202663 mph, estimatedBellemoor, Monroe Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 21, 202663 mph, estimatedNewark, Cowentown, Roseville Park
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 18, 202663 mph, estimatedNewark
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 4, 202663 mph, estimatedHarmony Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedBrookside, Monroe Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedNewark
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202558 mph, measuredWilmington Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Bear.

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