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Hail history for Clayton, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clayton on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Apr 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Clayton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Clayton in the last two years.
Hail days near Clayton by year
When hail season peaks near Clayton
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Clayton
Apr 16, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethel (5 mi from Clayton)
Jun 9, 2009 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Haglettville (10 mi from Clayton)
Jun 11, 2011 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Clayton (1 mi from Clayton)
Aug 3, 2012 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Townsend (8 mi from Clayton)
May 26, 2019 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Dupont Manor (9 mi from Clayton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clayton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF2 | Walker 3 mi from Clayton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clayton
85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clayton since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Mar 16, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Smyrna 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Smyrna, Blackbird 3 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartly 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Clayton, Smyrna 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Dover Airport, Woodland Beach 2 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Walker, Kenton, Delaneys Corner 4 wind reports |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Taylors Bridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 64 mph, measured | Millington, Golts, Clayton 6 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Smyrna 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Seven Hickories 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 Clayton; 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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33 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 Clayton.
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