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Hail history for Dover, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dover on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Apr 16, 2022. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Dover ranks #1,081 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Dover
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Dover in the last two years.
Hail days near Dover by year
When hail season peaks near Dover
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Dover
Jun 29, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Dover (0 mi from Dover)
Apr 16, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Bethel (6 mi from Dover)
Jun 9, 2009 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Haglettville (8 mi from Dover)
May 26, 2019 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Dupont Manor (2 mi from Dover)
Apr 15, 2023 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Dover (0 mi from Dover)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dover
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Hazlettville 7 mi from Dover |
| Aug 20, 2026 | EF? | Wyoming 2 mi from Dover |
| Aug 4, 2020 | EF2 | Lebanon 4 mi from Dover |
| May 22, 2014 | EF1 | Haglettville 9 mi from Dover |
| Sep 3, 2012 | EF0 | Wyoming 5 mi from Dover |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dover
96 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dover since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Apr 13, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Hartly, Wyoming, Dover 5 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Magnolia, Camden 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Hazlettville, Woodside 3 wind reports |
| May 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartly 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 92 mph, estimated | Haglettville, Brookdale Hgts, Dover Airport 5 wind reports |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Kenton 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Rodney Vlg 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Haglettville 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Camden 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 Dover; 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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24 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 Dover.
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