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Hail history for Brookside, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brookside on 25 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 Brookside
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Newark, Brookside, Elkton 7 hail reports · closest near the center of Brookside |
| May 3, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Fair Hill 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Brookside |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Brookside by year
When hail season peaks near Brookside
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (4).
Largest hail storms near Brookside
Jul 25, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Garden (9 mi from Brookside)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell in New Garden Township.Jun 30, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Newark (2 mi from Brookside)
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 (8 mi from Brookside)
Nov 12, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Newark (2 mi from Brookside)
Jun 22, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bear (4 mi from Brookside)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brookside
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026 | EF? | Eastburn Heights 3 mi from Brookside |
| Aug 8, 2024 | EF1 | Stanton 6 mi from Brookside |
| Aug 7, 2020 | EF1 | Ashland 10 mi from Brookside |
| Feb 7, 2020 | EF1 | Lovett Airport 5 mi from Brookside |
| Jul 9, 2015 | EF0 | Garfield Park 10 mi from Brookside |
| Jun 10, 2013 | EF0 | Cooch 1 mi from Brookside |
| Aug 29, 2006 | F1 | Landenberg 8 mi from Brookside |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brookside
289 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brookside since 2006, on 134 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 2, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2026 | damage reported | Woodshade, Eastburn Heights 3 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Franklin Twp. 1 wind report |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Delaware City, Hyde Park, New Castle County Airpo 12 wind reports |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Midvale 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Bellemoor, Kaolin 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Newark, Cowentown, Roseville Park 5 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Newark 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Harmony Hills 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Brookside, Hockessin 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | 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 Brookside; 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 Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Brookside.
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