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Hail history for Dover Base Housing, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dover Base Housing on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Apr 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Dover Base Housing
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dover Base Housing in the last two years.
Hail days near Dover Base Housing by year
When hail season peaks near Dover Base Housing
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Dover Base Housing
May 12, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Frederica (8 mi from Dover Base Housing)
Jun 29, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Dover (4 mi from Dover Base Housing)
Apr 16, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethel (10 mi from Dover Base Housing)
May 26, 2019 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Dupont Manor (6 mi from Dover Base Housing)
Apr 15, 2023 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Dover (4 mi from Dover Base Housing)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dover Base Housing
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Hazlettville 8 mi from Dover Base Housing |
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Wyoming 4 mi from Dover Base Housing |
| Mar 16, 2026 | EF1 | Frederica 9 mi from Dover Base Housing |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF2 | Lebanon 1 mi from Dover Base Housing |
| May 22, 2014 | EF1 | Haglettville 10 mi from Dover Base Housing |
| Sep 3, 2012 | EF0 | Wyoming 5 mi from Dover Base Housing |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dover Base Housing
87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dover Base Housing since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Apr 13, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Wyoming, Dover 3 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Magnolia, Camden 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Hazlettville, Felton, Woodside 5 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 92 mph, estimated | Haglettville, Brookdale Hgts, Dover Airport 6 wind reports |
| May 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Felton 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Rodney Vlg 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Camden 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Seven Hickories 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Felton 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Plymouth 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 Dover Base Housing; 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 Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Dover Base Housing.
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