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Hail history for Georgetown, DE
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Georgetown on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and September.
Recent hail near Georgetown
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Millsboro 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Georgetown |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Georgetown by year
When hail season peaks near Georgetown
Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and September (2).
Largest hail storms near Georgetown
May 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Millsboro (9 mi from Georgetown)
May 22, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ellendale (8 mi from Georgetown)
Apr 15, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Millsboro (9 mi from Georgetown)
Sep 12, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Phillips Hill (8 mi from Georgetown)
Sep 8, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Milton (7 mi from Georgetown)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Georgetown
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2019 | EF1 | Harbeson 7 mi from Georgetown |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Georgetown
63 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Georgetown since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Mar 16, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Delaware Coastal Airpor, Harbeson 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Milton 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2026 | damage reported | Sycamore 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Redden 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Georgetown Airport, Bridgeville, Stockley 4 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Georgetown 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Georgetown Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Millsboro 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Georgetown Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Ellendale 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 Georgetown; 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.
Nearby cities
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5 hail days - Ocean Pines
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11 hail days - Fruitland
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8 hail days - Dover
8 hail days - Villas
7 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 Georgetown.
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