Hail HistoryHail history for Kent County, DE
21 hail reports in Kent County since 2006 on 15 days. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Apr 1, 2023.
Cities in Kent County
- Dover
8 hail days - Smyrna
10 hail days - Harrington
6 hail days - Camden
9 hail days - Highland Acres
9 hail days - Dover Base Housing
7 hail days - Rising Sun-Lebanon
7 hail days - Clayton
8 hail days
Recent hail in Kent County
No hail was reported in Kent County in the last two years.
Hail days in Kent County by year
When hail season peaks in Kent County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Kent County
200 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Kent County since 2006, on 108 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Apr 13, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | damage reported | Houston 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Hartly, Wyoming, Marydel 6 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Magnolia, Camden 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Marydel, Hazlettville, Felton 6 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2026 | damage reported | Smyrna 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Smyrna 2 wind reports |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Vernon 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartly 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Clayton, Smyrna 3 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 92 mph, estimated | Haglettville, Brookdale Hgts, Dover Airport 10 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 Kent County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).